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to work oneself into something
01
to gradually bring oneself into a particular state, often an emotional one, through effort
Examples
She worked herself into a state of panic before the exam.
He worked himself into a frenzy over the upcoming deadline.
to work something into something
01
to add something into another thing, often with effort or gradually
Examples
She worked the new policy into the employee handbook.
He worked the spices into the dough until it was well mixed.
