English Reference
Idiom idiom

fret the gizzard


To vex oneself; to worry.

Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.


SIMPLE

Do not fret your gizzard over such small things.

CONTEXTUAL

She spent all night fretting her gizzard about the upcoming interview, even though she was well prepared.

COMPLEX

Rather than fretting his gizzard over the inevitable decline of his fortune, he chose to enjoy the remaining days in quiet contemplation.


Last updated August 10, 2026