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心急如焚 (xīn jí rú fén)

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English Meaning (英文释义)

To be extremely anxious and worried, as if one's heart is burning.

Definition (中文解释)

心里急得象着了火一样。形容非常着急。

Derivation (典故出处)

元·王实甫《西厢记》第一本第四折要看个十分饱。”金圣叹批心急如火,更不能待。”

Example (造句示例)

She was waiting for the exam results, heart burning with anxiety.