in a lather

Idioms  

1. Also, in a state. Agitated and anxious, as in Don't get yourself in a lather over this, or She was in a state over the flight cancellation. The first term alludes to the frothy sweat of a horse, the second to an upset state of mind. [Early 1800s] For a synonym, see in a stew.

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in a lather

But the experience left him in a lather, and feeling sorry for DMV employees manning the daily conveyor belt of human misery.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 13, 2024

The affection shows as he describes the comic chaos of “A Weekend in the Country,” the giddy Act 1 finish with rivals in a lather.

From Washington Post ● Aug. 16, 2017

Then, the day before the first presidential debate, Mr. Trump was in a lather again, Ms. Kelly writes.

From New York Times ● Nov. 10, 2016

The British duo bully their way to advantage, and with the crowd in a lather, Andy pounces on the Groth serve, and Jamie puts away the winner at the net!

From The Guardian ● Sep. 19, 2015

Prudence was in a lather when she came home.

From "Walk Two Moons" by Sharon Creech

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