fretting

[US]/fretiŋ/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. slight abrasion caused by rubbing; corrosion
v. install frets on stringed instruments; make someone worried or agitated

Phrases & Collocations

fret over

Example Sentences

What are you fretting about?

fretting over the loss of their jobs;

The old lady is always fretting over something unimportant.

Switzerland has already been fretting over dwindling supplies of its beloved 'cervelat' sausage following a European Union ban on the Brazilian cows' intestines traditionally used to encase the meat.

Real-world Examples

Antoinette, she didn't fret, however, at least not publicly.

Source: Women Who Changed the World

She's not the only mother fretting.

Source: NPR News November 2016 Collection

If you have trouble remembering dates, you can stop fretting about this one!

Source: Selected English short passages

Britain has been fretting this week over lapses in its border controls (see article).

Source: The Economist - Comprehensive

Good. Make her rest when she gets there but don't fret too much.

Source: Downton Abbey (Audio Version) Season 6

The Fed has long been sceptical of such institutions, fretting that they would undermine banks.

Source: The Economist - Finance

Amy was fretting because her lessons were not learned, and she couldn't find her rubbers.

Source: Little Women (Bilingual Edition)

Yet one of its bendier bits is causing politicians to fret.

Source: The Economist (Summary)

As they separated, she continued to fret.

Source: New York Times

Ser Cleos fretted. " Cousin, remember your courtesies" .

Source: A Song of Ice and Fire: A Storm of Ice and Rain (Bilingual)

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