# worried about sb/sth

idiom · CEFR A2

Source: https://englishreference.com/idiom/worried-about-sb-sth
Updated: 2026-04-22

## Meaning

to feel unhappy or nervous because you are thinking about problems or unpleasant things that might happen.

## Examples

- I am worried about my final exam.
- She is worried about her brother because he has not answered his phone all day.
- Although the project seems successful, the manager remains deeply worried about the potential long-term consequences of these budget cuts.

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