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in a lather

in a lather prepositional phrase: in a state of nervousness or anxiety; agitated.

Prepositional phrase

  1. 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!

Questions about in a lather

What does in a lather mean?
In a lather means in a state of nervousness or anxiety; agitated.
What part of speech is in a lather?
In a lather is a prepositional phrase.

Words near in a lather in the dictionary

  1. in a hen's hiney
  2. in a huff
  3. in a hurry
  4. in a jam
  5. in a jiffy
  6. in a lather
  7. in a league of one's own
  8. in a little while
  9. in a major key
  10. in a manner
  11. in a manner of speaking

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