get anxious

Frequency: 8.225.4 per million words

A common, informal way to say you are starting to feel anxious.

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Examples (10)

  • The bus was late and she began to get anxious.
  • I always get anxious before a big presentation.
  • He'll get anxious if we don't call him soon.
  • She's starting to get anxious about her exam results.
  • There's no need to get so anxious about the small details.
  • Do you ever get anxious when you're in a large crowd?
  • By the time the doctor arrived, the patient had already got anxious.
  • Getting anxious won't solve the problem; we need to stay calm.
  • Many people get anxious about flying for the first time.
  • "Don't get anxious," she said reassuringly, "everything will be fine."