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Trouble oneself about something vs Trouble oneself with something

trouble oneself about something —(also: trouble about something) worry about smth.; be concerned about smth.:

  • If you trouble yourself about every little thing that goes wrong, you will never have any peace of mind.

trouble oneself with something —(also: trouble with something) be involved with smth.; preoccupy oneself with smth.:

  • I have a good breakfast and good meal in the evening, and never trouble myself with lunch.