# fret the gizzard

idiom

Source: https://englishreference.com/idiom/fret-the-gizzard
Updated: 2026-08-10

## Meaning

To vex oneself; to worry.

## Examples

- Do not fret your gizzard over such small things.
- She spent all night fretting her gizzard about the upcoming interview, even though she was well prepared.
- Rather than fretting his gizzard over the inevitable decline of his fortune, he chose to enjoy the remaining days in quiet contemplation.

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