Lose sleep over it In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "lose sleep over it", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Tonia Thai calendar 2021-09-13 04:09

Meaning of Lose sleep over it (redirected from lose sleep over (someone or something) )

Synonyms:

be on pins and needles , to be on tenterhooks

Lose sleep over (someone or something) American British verb phrase

Used in a situation in which one is so anxious about something that one cannot sleep.
 

Hearing the imminent storm, I lost sleep over it.

You don't need to lose sleep over your mistake in the competition.

Although I have to face immense troubles, I wouldn't lose any sleep over what I have done.

Other phrases about:

Shaking Like a Leaf

To shake a lot due to the cold or fear

on the edge of your seat

be so excited or nervous about that something and want to know what is going to happen next 

like a cat on hot bricks

To be very anxious

have ants in your pants

Too excited or nervous about something to be still or calm.

be looking over your shoulder

To feel that unpleasant or dangerous things likely happen to you

 

Grammar and Usage of Lose sleep over (someone or something)

Verb Forms

  • lose sleep over (someone or something)
  • lost sleep over (someone or something)
  • loses sleep over (someone or something)
  • losing sleep over (someone or something)

The verb "lose" should be conjugated according to its tense.
 

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a rich man's joke is always funny

People are always inclined to flatter or please a rich man by laughing at his joke which may not be a very good one.

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Everyone at the table always flatter the boss by praising his humor. A rich man's jokes are always funny.

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