How to Pronounce "get into a stew"
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.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɡɛt/, /ˈɡɪt/ /ˈɪntu/, /ɪnˈtu/, /ɪntə/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈstu
British English
ɡˈɛt/ /ˈɪntʊ/ /æɪ/ /stjˈuː
Simplified Pronunciation
US
GET-IN-too-uh-STOO
UK
get-IN-tuh-STYOO
Listen in Context
Don't get into a stew about the exam. You'll do fine.
She always gets into a stew when her boss calls her suddenly.
Try not to get into a stew over little problems.
Every time the train is late, my dad gets into a stew and starts checking his watch.