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In a lather

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Emotional Intensity

'In a lather' emphasizes a very high level of emotion, more than just being worried or nervous.

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Minutes before his speech, he was in a lather, pacing back and forth.
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Negative Connotation

The phrase often implies a negative situation where calmness would be preferable.

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The entire team was in a lather over the lost files.
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Informal Usage

This idiom is informal, so use it mostly in casual conversation or creative writing.

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When he heard the sirens, he got into a lather, fearing the worst.
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