put one about

put one about
to worry (usually passive; to be much put about); or to be put to trouble by somebody else

Yes, Miss, we're dreadfully put about, we don't know what to do. (J. Galsworthy)

"I hope I'm not putting you about," I said awkwardly. "Oh, no." She shook her head, lighting a cigarette with little affected movements. (A. Cronin)

He was much put about by the false accusations made against him. (A. Hornby)


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