In a stew Meaning in English
expression
ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈstu
in-uh-STOO
ˈɪn/ /æɪ/ /stjˈuː
in-uh-STYOO
Definition
To be very worried, anxious, or agitated about something, especially over a problem or uncertainty.
Usage & Nuances
This is an informal idiom, most often used in British English. It's generally used about feeling anxious, upset, or confused, not literally cooking. Commonly heard as 'be in a stew (over/about something)'. Not as widely used in American English.
Spanish: preocupado - nerviosoPortuguese (BR): preocupado - ansiosoPortuguese (PT): preocupado - ansiosoChinese (Simplified): 焦虑 - 不安Chinese (Traditional): 焦慮 - 不安Hindi: चिंतित - परेशानArabic: قلق - متوترBengali: উদ্বিগ্ন - দুশ্চিন্তাগ্রস্তRussian: в растерянности - обеспокоенJapanese: 気をもむ - 心配しているVietnamese: lo lắng - bối rốiKorean: 걱정하는 - 초조한Turkish: endişeli - huzursuzUrdu: پریشان - فکر مندIndonesian: cemas - gelisah
Example Sentences
He is in a stew about his test results.
basic
Don't get in a stew over little things.
basic
She was in a stew until she found her keys.
basic
I've been in a stew all day waiting for that phone call.
natural
She gets in a stew whenever there's a deadline approaching.
natural
No need to be in a stew—everything's under control.
natural