Phrase Hound found 17 phrases and 15 compound words that contain worry. The most common are listed below. Open worry in the live search for definitions, filters, and the full list.
Phrases 17
- don't worryIndicates to the interlocutor not to worry (feel anxiety) about something.
- Dont worry
- worry lineA permanent wrinkle on the forehead.
- worry beadsA set of beads on a circle of string which are manipulated through the fingers one at a time, intended to relieve stress or pass time.
- worry backIn a patience or solitaire game, to return a card from a foundation to the tableau.
- worry stoneA small, smooth polished stone or crystal designed to be held in the palm and rubbed with the thumb to alleviate stress or anxiety.
- worry-freeFree from worries.
- worry someone sickTo cause someone to worry to a great degree.
- worry alongTo use great effort to progress; to persevere despite difficulties.
- worry downTo swallow (something) with a strong effort.
- worry linesplural of worry line: A permanent wrinkle on the forehead.
- worry stonesplural of worry stone: A small, smooth polished stone or crystal designed to be held in the palm and rubbed with the thumb to alleviate stress or anxiety.
- muffin worryAn elderly lady's tea party.
- worry wartsplural of worry wart: A person who worries excessively, especially about unimportant matters.
- worry wartAlternative spelling of worrywart: A person who worries excessively, especially about unimportant matters.
- don't worry your pretty little headUsed to tell someone, usually a girl or woman, not to be concerned about a matter, implying that they do not have the mental capacity to understand it.
- a worry shared is a worry halvedSynonym of a problem shared is a problem halved: If a problem is shared with others, its solution becomes easier.
Compound words 15
- worrisomeCausing worry; perturbing or vexing.
- worrywartA person who worries excessively, especially about unimportant matters.
- beworryTo worry about.
- worricowAn imp or hobgoblin.
- overworrySynonym of overanxiety: Excessive anxiety.
- worryfulFull of or suffering worry or anxiety.
- worrygutsworrywart, someone who worries excessively.
- worrylessWithout worries; carefree.
- worrymentAlternative spelling of worriment: The act of worrying; anxiety.
- worrieththird-person singular simple present indicative of worry: To be troubled; to give way to mental anxiety or doubt.