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worn to a frazzle
worn to a frazzle
In a state of nervous exhaustion, as in The very idea of moving again has us worn to a frazzle. This expression transfers frazzle, which means "a frayed edge," to one's feelings. [Late 1800s]
Common Names:
| Name | Gender | Pronounced | Usage |
|---|
| Apollonios | | - | Ancient Greek |
| Saturn | | SA-tərn (English) | Roman Mythology (Anglicized) |
| BergljÓT | | - | Ancient Scandinavian, Icelandic |
| Combs | | [ku:mz] | |
| Amberly | | AM-bər-lee | English (Modern) |
| Sverrir | | - | Ancient Scandinavian, Icelandic |