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A feeling of nervousness or anxiety, often before an important event.
문화적 배경
It is very common to use this in professional settings to show you care about the outcome of a project. Similar usage, but sometimes people might say 'I've got the jitters' as a more common alternative.
Use it for excitement
You don't have to be scared to use this! It's great for positive excitement too.
Don't use for sickness
If you are vomiting, do not say you have butterflies. Use 'I'm sick'.
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A feeling of nervousness or anxiety, often before an important event.
Use it for excitement
You don't have to be scared to use this! It's great for positive excitement too.
Don't use for sickness
If you are vomiting, do not say you have butterflies. Use 'I'm sick'.
셀프 테스트
Complete the sentence with the correct phrase.
I always get _______ in my stomach before a big exam.
The idiom is 'butterflies in my stomach'.
Which sentence is correct?
Choose the natural way to say you are nervous.
The plural 'butterflies' is the standard form.
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시각 학습 자료
연습 문제 은행
2 연습 문제I always get _______ in my stomach before a big exam.
The idiom is 'butterflies in my stomach'.
Choose the natural way to say you are nervous.
The plural 'butterflies' is the standard form.
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자주 묻는 질문
2 질문Yes, it shows you are human and care about the role.
No, it is very common for work or school.
관련 표현
Have the jitters
synonymTo be nervous.
On edge
similarTense and nervous.
Cold feet
contrastTo lose courage.
