sweat it

phrase

: to worry or be nervous about something
"The car won't start-what are we going to do?" "Don't sweat it. I know all about fixing cars."

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This might be the time to adopt a less busy itinerary and go sweat it out at a temazcal or traditional bathhouse, or get a massage in lieu of squeezing in that additional day trip. — Steph Koyfman, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Sep. 2026 Wellness TikTok made infrared sauna blankets the value pick of the moment, pitched as a way to skip the spa membership and sweat it out on your own couch. — Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 23 Sep. 2026 Until that postseason spot is clinched and the champagne bottles are popped for the clubhouse celebration, the Cubs are going to have to sweat it out. — Patrick Mooney, New York Times, 16 Sep. 2026 Some prefer to sweat it out at a concert (and then go home and rewatch Heated Rivalry). — Loren Savini, Allure, 14 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for sweat it

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“Sweat it.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sweat%20it. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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