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Get-the-wind-up Definition

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verb

(idiomatic, UK) To become frightened or disturbed.

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Words Near Get-the-wind-up in the Dictionary

  • get the show on the road
  • get the vapors
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  • get this
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  • get-the-wind-up
  • get-there
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  • get-through
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