sweat the small stuff

短语

发音

AU

词形变化

sweated the small stuff sweating the small stuff sweats the small stuff 三单 sweats the small stuff sweating the small stuff 现在分词 sweated the small stuff 过去式 sweated the small stuff 过去分词

释义与例句

v.
  1. 1.

    To worry about petty issues or insignificant matters.

    习语 非正式

词源

From the idea that small stuff, or small-diameter cordage used in sailing, should not be tightened by sweating, i. e. pulling the rope perpendicular to its length, as one does to pull large-diameter rope tight.

来源：wiktionary