Spanish phrase
No te ahogues en un vaso de agua.
Meaning
Don't get worked up over nothing.
When to use it
Tells someone not to worry about trivial matters. Informal and slightly dismissive, used to calm a worried friend.
Example dialogue
Estoy nervioso por el examen de mañana, no estudié nada.
I'm nervous about tomorrow's exam; I haven't studied at all.
No te ahogues en un vaso de agua, aún tienes tiempo para repasar.
Don't get worked up over nothing; you still have time to review.