be in a lather
be in a lather
To be very nervous, distressed, or upset. Sam is in a lather because she doesn't think her job interview went well. I told mom that we'll get there on time, but she's still in a lather about us leaving behind schedule.
See also: lather
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
- in a lather
- lather
- get in(to) a lather
- get into a lather
- work (oneself) into a lather
- work oneself into a lather
- twit
- in a twit
- work (oneself) up into a lather
- work oneself up into a lather