get in a lather (also work yourself into a lather) informalWORRIED to get very anxious or upset about something 紧张不安,着急,焦躁 By the time Alan called, Jody had worked herself into a lather. 等到艾伦来电话,乔迪已经急得发慌了。
get in a lather• The mayor's supporters get in a lather over those kinds of accusation.
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