get\ gray

get\ gray
• get gray (hair)
v. phr. informal
To become old or gray from worrying; become very anxious or worried.
- Often used with "over".

"If John doesn't join the team, I won't get gray hair over it," the coach said.

Naughty children are why mothers get gray.

Compare: give gray hair

Словарь американских идиом. — СПб., Изд-во "Лань". . 1997.

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