lose sleep over
idiom
: to worry about (something) so much that one cannot sleep
—usually used in negative statements
I'm disappointed about their decision, but I'm not losing any sleep over it.
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The Lions shouldn’t lose sleep over this game or a potential rematch in February.
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Colton Pouncy, The Athletic, 16 Dec. 2024
Don’t waste a minute’s thought on which of the two – Megan Hilty or Jennifer Simard – come out on top with this delight of a holiday gift (let Tony voters lose sleep over that one next spring).
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 21 Nov. 2024
Alternatives To The Alpha Bridge Sleep Technique If the alpha bridge method doesn’t seem to work for you, don’t lose sleep over it!
—Noma Nazish, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
Of course, Wall Street’s disappointment isn’t anything to lose sleep over.
—Allison Morrow, CNN, 15 Oct. 2024
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Colton Pouncy, The Athletic, 16 Dec. 2024
Don’t waste a minute’s thought on which of the two – Megan Hilty or Jennifer Simard – come out on top with this delight of a holiday gift (let Tony voters lose sleep over that one next spring).
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 21 Nov. 2024
Alternatives To The Alpha Bridge Sleep Technique If the alpha bridge method doesn’t seem to work for you, don’t lose sleep over it!
—Noma Nazish, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
Of course, Wall Street’s disappointment isn’t anything to lose sleep over.
—Allison Morrow, CNN, 15 Oct. 2024
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“Lose sleep over.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lose%20sleep%20over. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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