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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

释义

To become very worried, anxious, or upset about something, often more than is necessary.

用法与细微差别

Informal, mainly British English. Used humorously or lightly about becoming worried or upset. Often follows 'don't'. Not commonly used in American English.

例句

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