sweat

Definition

  • verb: to produce a clear liquid from your skin when you are hot or nervous
  • verb: to excrete moisture in visible quantities through the openings of the sweat glands
  • usually singular
  • synonyms: perspire

Examples

  • I 'broke into a sweat' as I struggled up the hill. = I 'broke out in a sweat' as I struggled up the hill. [=I began to sweat as I struggled up the hill]

  • “The car won't start—what are we going to do?” “Don't 'sweat it'. I know all about fixing cars.”

  • “Thanks a lot for your help.” “'No sweat'.” [=helping was not difficult and I was glad to do it]

Movie quotes

  • (..) about alternative medicine. No. Don't worry. I'm not gonna mention that anymore. No, no, no. What I mean is that maybe there is something to it. Look. They do this Navajo sweat lodge up by Farmington. Healing ceremony. It's supposed to be good for your lungs. I'm not saying that I believe in it... ...but it might be an experience. Really. You? In a sweat lodge. I was thinking about driving up on Friday, coming back Sunday. - I mean, if you're okay with it. - Well, of course I'm okay with that. Okay. (..)
    2008 TvShow: Breaking Bad Title: A No-Rough-Stuff-Type Deal Season: 1 Episode 7