How to express worry and anxiety in English – Useful expressions
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HOW TO EXPRESS WORRY AND ANXIETY |
I’m concerned/worried about… |
He gives me the creeps. |
He had a real terror of facing people |
He’s scared to death of flying. |
His/Her voice was full of anxiety |
I can’t help thinking about… |
I can’t stop thinking about it. |
I got a terrible fright |
I’m absolutely dreading.. |
I’m really nervous. |
I’m scared stiff / to death that… |
I’m so concerned/worried about.. |
I’ve been worried sick about… |
I’ve got butterflies in my stomach. |
I’m scared / afraid / frightened / terrified / horrified of … |
It sent shivers down my spine |
It’s been keeping me awake at night. |
My greatest fear is that … |
Stop it! You’re creeping me out! |
That’s freaky. |
That’s really creepy. |
The movie freaked me out. |
to get the wind up |
To scare the pants off someone |
You gave me quite a scare ! |
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