in a lather

prepositional phrase

In a state of nervousness or anxiety; agitated.

“She was in a lather because she couldn't find her passport.”

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Meanings

prepositional phrase
  1. In a state of nervousness or anxiety; agitated.

    She was in a lather because she couldn't find her passport.

    1 more example

    Don't get yourself into a lather about anything that idiot says. It's not worth it!

Translations

Finnish pultit
  • pultitstate of nervousness
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APA

in a lather. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/in%20a%20lather

MLA

“in a lather.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/in%20a%20lather. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “in a lather,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/in%20a%20lather.

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