[go hog wild] {v. phr.}, {slang} To become extremely agitated and go out of control. * /After the soccer game was won, the fans went hog wild./ A Dictionary of American Idioms

all shook up

[all shook up] also [shook up] {adj.}, {slang} In a state of great emotional upheaval; disturbed; agitated. * /What are you so shook up about?/ A Dictionary of American Idioms

worked up

[worked up] also [wrought up] {adj.}, {literary} Feeling strongly; excited; angry; worried. * /Mary was all worked up about the exam./ * /John got worked up when they blamed him […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

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put aside

[put aside] {v. phr.} 1. To save; put something aside for a special purpose. * /Peter puts $100 aside every week./ 2. To […]

talk back

[talk back] also [answer back] {v.} {informal} To answer rudely; reply in a disrespectful way; be fresh. * /When the teacher […]

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If at first you do succeed--try to hide your astonishment.

cheesebox

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have it

[have it] {v. phr.} 1. To hear or get news; understand. * /I have it on the best authority that we will be paid for our work […]