in a lather

Meaning

in a lather

In a state of nervousness or anxiety; agitated.
She was in a lather because she couldn't find her passport.
Don't get yourself into a lather about anything that idiot says. It's not worth it!

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Synonyms

aerated

Antonyms

placid phlegmatic controlled steady quiet centered
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Words in the phrase

in a lather

Close letter words and terms

in a jumble in a kindhearted way in a ladylike manner in a law in a league of its own in a league of one's own