strung up

adjective

British, informal
: very nervous, excited, or worried
Don't get so strung up about everything.

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Some are lynched and strung up for their victims to spit on. — Robert F. Worth, The Atlantic, 6 Feb. 2026 Be sure to choose a jar that twists shut; otherwise, the lid might pop off while being strung up. — Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Jan. 2026 On the fourth day of Guthrie’s disappearance, agents strung up crime scene tape outside her home again. — Richard Ruelas, AZCentral.com, 1 Mar. 2026 Others are more about sustained anxiety or tension, such as feeling nervous and strung up. — Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 6 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for strung up

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“Strung up.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/strung%20up. Accessed 8 Jul. 2026.

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