get in(to) a stew over (something)
To become worried, anxious, or agitated about something. Mom is getting in a real stew over all of our relatives suddenly deciding to come visit us three days from now. Try not to get in a stew over the trip, all right? Everything will be fine. A: "Is Hailey OK?" B: "She'll be fine once we land in Miami, but she always gets into a stew over flying."
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