brood about (someone or something)

brood about (someone or something)

To worry, fret, or obsess over someone or something. Quit brooding about that fight you had with your girlfriend and just talk to her already! Recent financial losses have the boss brooding about the future of our small company.
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Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

brood about someone or something

 and brood on someone or something; brood over someone or something
to fret or be depressed about someone or something. Please don't brood about Albert. He is no good for you. There's no need to brood on Jeff. He can take care of himself.
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McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
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  • brood on (someone or something)
  • fret not
  • Fret not!
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  • don't fret