work somebody up (into something)

work somebody up (into something)
ˌwork sb/yourself ˈup (into sth) derived
to make sb/yourself reach a state of great excitement, anger, etc

Don't work yourself up into a state about it. It isn't worth it.

What are you so worked up about?

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