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extremely upset, frustrated, or angry.

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Worked up” (adjective phrase) “Worked up” is usually used with “get” or “be.

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to speak indirectly about something because it is a difficult, sensitive, or uncomfortable matter.

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“Beat around the bush” (verb phrase)

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extremely upset, frustrated, or angry. It is usually used with “get” or “be.”

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“Worked up” (adjective phrase)

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is the rank an employee has in a company based on the length of time he or she has worked there.

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“Seniority” (noun)”Seniority” is an uncountable noun. Another form is “senior” (adjective)

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to become too excited or emotional about something.

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“Get carried away” (verb phrase)

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to support or defend someone or something.

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Stand by” (phrasal verb) is used with an object

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means to do something with too much enthusiasm or to an extreme degree.
It is similar to “get carried away.”

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Go overboard” (verb phrase)

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