lose sleep over

phrase

: 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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For most people, screwworms aren’t something to lose sleep over. Abby Norman, Verywell Health, 30 June 2026

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“Lose sleep over.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lose%20sleep%20over. Accessed 16 Jul. 2026.

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