"We didn't know if you'd even get in, Auggie," answered Mom. "It's a very hard school to get into. There's a whole admissions process. I didn't see the point in telling you and having you get all worked up about it unnecessarily."

What does "worked up" mean here?

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"We didn't know if you'd even get in, Auggie," answered Mom. "It's a very hard school to get into. There's a whole admissions process. I didn't see the point in telling you and having you get all worked up about it unnecessarily."

What does "worked up" mean here?

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I 100% agree with my colleagues :) This is a very useful phrasal verb and can be used in most situations when there are heightened emotions.

It can also be used in other contexts to mean "build up" or "accumulate". For example: "He worked up a lot of momentum before jumping over the wall."

I love the questions! Keep them coming :D

What do you think another word/ phrasal verb that could replace "get worked up" could be?

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Worked up - become or make oneself feel very nervous, distressed, or upset.

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Hello! 
“Worked up” could mean to get upset or angry about something, or it could also mean, to get very excited about something.
 I hope this helps you.