IdiomDaily Life
English
Englishlose sleep over
Meaning: To worry a lot about something.
Example: “The review was harsh, but the author isn't losing any sleep over it.”
Origin: The image is of worry keeping one awake at night. Mostly used in the negative ("I won't lose sleep over it"); its first use has not been traced.
Equivalents in other languages
French: Se faire des cheveux blancs Literally: To make oneself white hairs- French: Se faire du mouron Literally: To give oneself some hair
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- shoot oneself in the foot To damage one's own interests through a foolish action.
- come down on someone like a ton of bricks To criticize or punish someone very severely.
- set tongues wagging To cause people to gossip.
- bow and scrape To behave in an overly humble or flattering way toward someone powerful.
- give free rein To give someone complete freedom to act.
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