strung up
adjective
British, informal
: very nervous, excited, or worried
Don't get so strung up about everything.
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In the Fashion District on Friday morning, workers hoisted up the metal grates protecting storefronts, strung up canopies and set up racks of clothing and signs advertising sales for $1 accessories, $2 shirts.
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Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 17 Jan. 2026
Their maritime strategy, backed by private investors, will see a network of interconnected marinas strung up along the coast, creating an attractive stopover for yachts during the Mediterranean season.
—Dea Jusufi, Forbes.com, 16 Jan. 2026
Be sure to choose a jar that twists shut; otherwise, the lid might pop off while being strung up.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Jan. 2026
The garland was hung from the rafters with care, as were the jeans shorts strung up by the pair.
—Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 25 Nov. 2025
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Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 17 Jan. 2026
Their maritime strategy, backed by private investors, will see a network of interconnected marinas strung up along the coast, creating an attractive stopover for yachts during the Mediterranean season.
—Dea Jusufi, Forbes.com, 16 Jan. 2026
Be sure to choose a jar that twists shut; otherwise, the lid might pop off while being strung up.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Jan. 2026
The garland was hung from the rafters with care, as were the jeans shorts strung up by the pair.
—Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 25 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for strung up
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“Strung up.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/strung%20up. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.
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