The English We Speak: In a tizzy
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Hello and welcome to the English We Speak, where we explain expressions used by fluent English speakers so that you can use them too. I'm Fay Faye and I'm joined by Georgie. How are you? I'm very well, thank you, Fay Fey. How are you? I'm well, thank you, Georgie. So the expression we're learning in this program is in a tizzy.
What does “in a tizzy” mean in everyday English?
What does it mean to be inner tizzy?
Well, I actually used this the other day. My sister was getting stressed because she lost her house keys. I said to her, Don't get yourself in a tizzy. I saw you with them yesterday. They'll be in the house. In the UK, it's also common to say in a tiz.
Is “in a tiz” another way to say “in a tizzy”?
Right. So if you're in a tizzy, it means you're in a state of panic or confusion. So when you said to your sister, Don't get yourself in a tizzy, it's like saying, Don't worry.
Yes, exactly. But when you're in a tizzy, it's usually over something minor, and the reaction is often bigger than the problem requires.
Why is “in a tizzy” used for worrying too much about a small problem?
I'm quite a calm person, so I don't often get myself in a tizzy. What gets you in a tis,
Fay Fei? Well, in the morning, if I miss my train and then I'm late for work, that gets me in a tiz.
What everyday situations can put you in a tizzy?
Okay, Georgie, time for some more examples.
I got myself in a right tizzy yesterday when my crush didn't respond to my text.
How do you use “in a tizzy” in example sentences?
Turns out they were just busy with work.
I lost my friends at a concert. I was in a right dizzy, but then I saw them dancing at the edge of the crowd.
I got myself in a tizzy when I thought I would fail the driving test, but when we got out of the car, the examiner told me that I passed.
What else do we need to know about inner tizzy, Georgie?
What expressions mean the same as “in a tizzy”?
Well, there are some other useful similar expressions. I'm in a tiz can mean the same as I'm flustered or I'm worked
up. Okay, let's recap. In a tizzy or in a tis means in a state of worry over something minor. Join us again next time for another useful expression. See you then. Goodbye. Bye bye.
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Chapters
7 chapters
1
What is the main topic discussed in this episode?
0:00–1:48
2
What does “in a tizzy” mean in everyday English?
1:48–2:04
3
Is “in a tiz” another way to say “in a tizzy”?
2:04–2:23
4
Why is “in a tizzy” used for worrying too much about a small problem?
2:23–2:34
5
What everyday situations can put you in a tizzy?
2:34–2:45
6
How do you use “in a tizzy” in example sentences?
2:45–3:09
7
What expressions mean the same as “in a tizzy”?
3:09–4:00