Fuss about
Needle and fuss about are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Needle" instead a verb "Fuss about".
Needle
Needle verb - To subject (someone) to constant scoldings and sharp reminders.
Usage example: quit needling me! I'll take out the trash in a minute!
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Needle and Fuss about. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 14, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/fuss_about/needle
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