running.

Alternative form of at worst

(figuratively) make a mountain out of a molehill

(transitive) To erode. / (transitive) To consume or use up, erode or wear away gradually. / (transitive) To cause to feel uneasy, troubled, worried, guilty, or vexed; to bother about something.

always.

With speed; quickly; rapidly.

(transitive) To hurry past (someone) in order to prevent them from passing a certain point. / (transitive) To forestall (something).

Knowingly accepting the risks associated with one's action.

Taking personal responsibility for any harm that arises from a dangerous activity.

simple past tense of eat something up