{v. phr.}, {informal} To become old or gray from worrying; become very anxious or worried. - Often used with "over". * /"If John doesn't join the team, I won't get gray hair over it," the coach said./ * /Naughty children are why mothers get gray./ Compare: GIVE GRAY HAIR.
GET GRAY
Meaning of GET GRAY in English
Dictionary of English idioms . Словарь английских идиом. 2012