in a lather
Example Sentences
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His teacher, racing toward him in a lather.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 28, 2022
Why do female politicians do so many things that get Donald Trump in a lather?
From Washington Post • Jun. 11, 2020
If high-stakes espionage doesn’t have you in a lather, then consider “The Last Class: A Jazzercize Play” at Chez Bushwick.
From New York Times • Jan. 2, 2017
The British duo bully their way to advantage, and with the crowd in a lather, Andy pounces on the Groth serve, and Jamie puts away the winner at the net!
From The Guardian • Sep. 19, 2015
But he was scowling at the magazine, and I realized it was the photo of Anna May that had him in a lather.
From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu
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