worried about something
81give a damn — (not) give a damn informal to not be interested in or worried about something or someone. He can think what he likes. I don t give a damn. Most companies don t give a damn about the environment. (often + about) I ve made my decision and I don t… …
82not give a shit — (not) give a shit taboo to not be interested in or worried about something or someone. You can do what you like. I don t give a shit! My parents don t give a shit about my problems. They re totally selfish. (often + about) …
83give a shit — (not) give a shit taboo to not be interested in or worried about something or someone. You can do what you like. I don t give a shit! My parents don t give a shit about my problems. They re totally selfish. (often + about) …
84unconcerned — adjective 1 not worried about something because you think it does not affect you (+ about): Many large companies seem totally unconcerned about the environment. 2 not interested in a particular aim or activity (+ with): unconcerned with making a… …
85obsess — has been used since the 16c as a transitive verb, often in the passive with obsessed as a quasi adjective: • Modern society is obsessed with romanticizing ancient societies Times, 1980. In the later part of the 20c a new intransitive use emerged …
86press the panic button — press/push/the panic button informal phrase to become very worried about something bad that happens and react suddenly instead of thinking about it calmly The thought of turning 50 makes me want to press the panic button. Thesaurus: to worry or… …
87push the panic button — press/push/the panic button informal phrase to become very worried about something bad that happens and react suddenly instead of thinking about it calmly The thought of turning 50 makes me want to press the panic button. Thesaurus: to worry or… …
88in a sweat — informal : very nervous or worried about something He s in a sweat about his exams. There s no need to get in a sweat about minor details. • • • Main Entry: ↑sweat …
89dread — dread1 [dred] v [: Old English; Origin: drAdan] [T] to feel anxious or worried about something that is going to happen or may happen ▪ I ve got an interview tomorrow and I m dreading it. dread doing sth ▪ I m dreading going back to work. dread sb …
90distrait — dis|trait [ dı streı, dıstreı ] adjective VERY FORMAL not able to concentrate on something because you are worried about something else: DISTRACTED …
