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sweat the small stuff

idiom

To worry about petty issues or insignificant matters.


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Related idioms8entries
  1. 01

    big fish in a small pond

    One who has achieved a high rank or is highly esteemed, but only in a small, relatively unimportant, or little known location or organization.

  2. 02

    blood, sweat and tears

    A person's determination and hard work.

  3. 03

    break a sweat

    To put effort into something.

  4. 04

    don't sweat it

    Do not worry about it.

  5. 05

    funny stuff

    Irregular, often illegal, activities.

  6. 06

    hot stuff

    An attractive person. (often used as a come-on or pickup line)

  7. 07

    in no small measure

    To a very great extent.

  8. 08

    in no small part

    Synonym of in no small measure.

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