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get wound up

Phrasal-verb Emotion

Meaning

to become very tense or angry

Example Sentences

"He gets wound up easily when people interrupt him."

Related Expressions

move away from

to stop focusing on or using something

adapt under pressure

to adjust effectively when facing stressful situations

come up against

to face a problem or difficulty

go over again

to review or repeat material for better understanding

catch on with

to become popular or well-accepted among people

hold on to

to keep believing or trying despite difficulties