brain surgery »
Surgery on any part of the nervous system, especially the brain; neurosurgery.
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bundle of nerves »
A person with an especially nervous, excitable, or fearful disposition.
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get cold feet »
To become nervous or anxious and reconsider a decision about an upcoming event.
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have butterflies in one's stomach »
To be nervous, uncertain, or anxious.
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jump about »
To move from side to side, or fidget annoyingly. Usually as a result of being nervous.
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jump around »
To move from side to side, or fidget annoyingly. Usually as a result of being nervous.
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like a cat on a hot tin roof »
Jumpy, nervous.
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nail biter »
A nervous or uncomfortable situation.
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nervous as a cat »
"She's as nervous as a cat.".
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nervous as a cat »
Very nervous.
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nervous hit »
A production which receives generally favorably notice, but is not assured of success.
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on edge »
Tense, nervous or irritable.
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quake in one's boots »
To be frightened, scared, or nervous.
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sweat bullets »
To sweat profusely; especially, to be very nervous or anxious.
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white-knuckle »
Causing fear, excitement, apprehension, suspense, or nervousness.
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