Fret over Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈfɹɛt/ /ˈoʊvɝ

FRET-OH-ver

UK

fɹˈɛt/ /ˈəʊvɐ

fret-OH-vuh

Definition

To worry or be anxious about something, usually in a way that is excessive or unhelpful.

Usage & Nuances

Mostly informal, “fret over” suggests persistent or repetitive worry, often about things one can't easily control. Common collocations: 'fret over details,' 'fret over decisions.' Softer than 'panic,' more habitual than 'worry.'

• Spanish: preocuparse por - angustiarse por
• Portuguese (BR): preocupar-se com - ficar ansioso por
• Portuguese (PT): preocupar-se com - inquietar-se com
• Chinese (Simplified): 为...烦恼 - 为...担忧
• Chinese (Traditional): 為...煩惱 - 為...擔憂
• Hindi: के बारे में चिंता करना - के लिए परेशान होना
• Arabic: يقلق بشأن - ينشغل بالهم بشأن
• Bengali: নিয়ে দুশ্চিন্তা করা
• Russian: переживать из-за - волноваться из-за
• Japanese: ～についてくよくよする
• Vietnamese: lo lắng về - băn khoăn về
• Korean: ~에 대해 걱정하다 - ~에 대해 고민하다
• Turkish: bir şeyi dert etmek - bir şey için kaygılanmak
• Urdu: پریشان ہونا - فکر کرنا
• Indonesian: khó chịu về - lo lắng về

Example Sentences

Try not to fret over your mistakes too much.

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Parents often fret over their children's safety.

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Don’t fret over things you can’t change.

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She tends to fret over every little detail before a big event.

natural

Stop fretting over what others might think—just be yourself.

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I used to fret over every deadline, but now I try to relax.

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