The difference between Psyched up and Worked up
When used as adjectives, psyched up means in a state of heightened mental preparedness for a difficult or hazardous enterprise, or one where success is particularly sought, whereas worked up means excessively emotional, excited, aroused or angry.
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Psyched up as an adjective (idiomatic, informal):
In a state of heightened mental preparedness for a difficult or hazardous enterprise, or one where success is particularly sought.
Examples:
"I'm getting myself psyched up to cross the rope bridge."
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Worked up as an adjective (idiomatic, informal):
Excessively emotional, excited, aroused or angry.
Examples:
"I know it's difficult when things get this busy, but there's really no need to get so worked up over it."