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be in a lather
be in a lather
To be very nervous, distressed, or upset. Sam is in a lather because she doesn't think her job interview went well. I told mom that we'll get there on time, but she's still in a lather about us leaving behind schedule.
be in a lather
(informal) to be very anxious about something She was in a real lather when I left this morning because she couldn't find the tickets. (informal)
Common Names:
Name | Gender | Pronounced | Usage |
ŽAna | | - | Slovene, Croatian |
Jumanah | | - | Arabic |
Waldron | | ['wɔ:ldrən] | |
ÖDÖN | | - | Hungarian |
Murphy | | MUR-fee | Irish, English |
ConcepciÓN | | kawn-thep-THYON (Spanish), kawn-sep-SYON (Latin American Spanish) | Spanish |