Worry Idioms

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don’t sweat it

Meaning: Don't worry about it.

Example: Emily missed one question on the test, but her teacher told her, don't sweat it, because she had done well overall. Read more ➺


nerve-racking

Meaning: Causing a lot of worry, stress, or anxiety.

Example: Waiting outside the operating room for news was a nerve-racking experience for the entire family. Read more ➺


bundle of nerves

Meaning: anxious

Example: The robbery was a frightening experience. Since then, I have been a bundle of nerves. Read more ➺


like a cat on a hot tin roof

Meaning: in a state of agitation.

Example: The coach acted like a cat on a hot tin roof throughout the game. Read more ➺


rest assured

Meaning: emphasizing that there is no need to worry

Example: You can rest assured that the transaction will be completed by the close of business today. Read more ➺


never mind

Meaning: to urge somebody not to worry about something

Example: Never mind, I will do it myself. Read more ➺


cross the bridge

Meaning: To deal with a problem or situation when it actually happens, not before.

Example: We'll cross the bridge when we come to it instead of worrying about the issue weeks in advance. Read more ➺


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