Get into a stew Meaning in English
expression
ˈɡɛt/, /ˈɡɪt/ /ˈɪntu/, /ɪnˈtu/, /ɪntə/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈstu
GET-IN-too-uh-STOO
ɡˈɛt/ /ˈɪntʊ/ /æɪ/ /stjˈuː
get-IN-tuh-STYOO
Definition
To become very worried, anxious, or upset about something, often more than is necessary.
Usage & Nuances
Informal, mainly British English. Used humorously or lightly about becoming worried or upset. Often follows 'don't'. Not commonly used in American English.
Spanish: ponerse nervioso - preocuparse muchoPortuguese (BR): ficar muito preocupado - ficar nervosoPortuguese (PT): ficar muito preocupado - ficar nervosoChinese (Simplified): 变得焦虑不安 - 变得担心Chinese (Traditional): 變得焦慮不安 - 變得擔心Hindi: बेचैन हो जाना - बहुत चिंतित होनाArabic: يقلق كثيراً - يتوترBengali: খুব দুশ্চিন্তায় পড়া - অতিরিক্ত উদ্বিগ্ন হওয়াRussian: волноваться - сильно переживатьJapanese: とても心配になる - 不安になるVietnamese: lo lắng quá mức - căng thẳngKorean: 매우 걱정하다 - 불안해지다Turkish: çok telaşlanmak - endişelenmekUrdu: بہت زیادہ پریشان ہونا - مضطرب ہو جاناIndonesian: jadi sangat cemas - menjadi khawatir
Example Sentences
Don't get into a stew about the exam. You'll do fine.
basic
She always gets into a stew when her boss calls her suddenly.
basic
Try not to get into a stew over little problems.
basic
Every time the train is late, my dad gets into a stew and starts checking his watch.
natural
You always get into a stew about nothing—just relax!
natural
I got into a stew waiting for my test results, but everything turned out okay.
natural