make sb uptight
Frequency: 6.512.9 per million words
To cause someone to become anxious or stressed.
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Examples (10)
- The constant noise from the construction site makes me uptight.
- Her strict supervision makes the employees uptight.
- Don't let the small details make you uptight.
- The upcoming deadline is making everyone in the office uptight.
- Public speaking always makes him uptight and nervous.
- Try not to let his comments make you uptight.
- The traffic jams in this city really make me uptight.
- Does the thought of the interview make you uptight?
- Unexpected changes to the schedule can make her uptight.
- Working in such a chaotic environment makes me uptight.