worn to a frazzle

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worn to a frazzle

Physically, mentally, or emotionally exhausted. I'm just worn to a frazzle after a week with my relatives. I'm so glad that they're leaving tomorrow! Looking after the kids on my own all weekend left me worn to a frazzle. We all felt worn to a frazzle by the end of the three-day seminar.

worn to a frazzle

In a state of nervous exhaustion, as in The very idea of moving again has us worn to a frazzle. This expression transfers frazzle, which means "a frayed edge," to one's feelings. [Late 1800s]

See also: frazzle, worn

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USA], Aug 11 (ANI): Parents of preemies are usually worn to a frazzle more than other parents when their kids are young, but according to a recent study, there's light at the end of the tunnel.

USA], Aug 11 ( ANI ): Parents of preemies are usually worn to a frazzle more than other parents when their kids are young, but according to a recent study, there's light at the end of the tunnel.

Preemies' parents as happy as those with full-term babies by adulthood

HOUSTON - There was all manner of late-night insanity, including benches being emptied, pitchers being called on to pinch hit and nerves being worn to a frazzle.

DODGERS FEELING EMPTY HOUSTON FINALLY GETS BY L.A. IN 14 INNINGS HOUSTON 4, DODGERS 3

I've explained babies need lots of care and I'm worn to a frazzle doing my best to keep him and her happy.

Dear Miriam: I'M LEFT HOLDING THE BABY

Photo: Kobe Bryant, going up against Sacramento's Peja Stojakovic, is worn to a frazzle, but his dazzle is needed at the All-Star Game.