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  1. 21-Jul-2011, 17:14 #1
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    Default work yourself up

    Hello all!
    Please help me find alternatives for the phrazal verb in red:

    Calm down! You shouldn't work yourself up into such a state.

    I'd like to know what other phrazal verbs can be used in such situation.

    Many thanks in advance!
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    Default Re: work yourself up

    Try typing work oneself up at www.dictionary.com
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    Default Re: work yourself up

    To get angry, to make oneself angry.
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    Default Re: work yourself up

    Lash oneself into a state/a rage/fever
    Drive (e.g. Drive oneself to distraction; Drive over the edge)
    These are not strictly speaking phrazal verbs, but they're alternatives alright.
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