in a lather
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as in heated
being in a state of increased activity or agitation
He was working in a lather after two coworkers were no-shows.
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“In a lather.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/in%20a%20lather. Accessed 28 Feb. 2025.
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