keep worrying
[kiːp ˈwɜːriɪŋ]
verb phrase
continuar preocupado
1. to remain in a state of anxiety or concern; to persist in thinking anxiously about something
Stop keep worrying about things you cannot control.
Pare de continuar preocupado com coisas que você não pode controlar.
2. to persistently experience anxiety despite efforts to stop
Even though the doctor said everything is fine, she keeps worrying about her health.
Mesmo que o médico tenha dito que tudo está bem, ela continua preocupada com sua saúde.
In both Brazilian and American cultures, this expression reflects the contemporary struggle with anxiety management. Brazilians often use this phrase in casual conversation when discussing persistent concerns, while Americans may use it when emphasizing the ongoing nature of worry despite attempts to dismiss it. The phrase is commonly used in mental health contexts to describe rumination.
NYC Slang
stay pressed about it
Related Idioms & Phrases
worry your head off
lose sleep over something
bite your nails in anxiety
have butterflies in your stomach
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