be like jelly
be like jelly
To be or feel very unstable or weak. This phrase is often used to describe the knees or legs. My legs were like jelly when I got off that roller coaster—I had to sit down right away.
See also: jelly, like
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
be/feel like ˈjelly
(also turn to ˈjelly) (of legs or knees) feel weak because you are nervous or frightened.: She couldn’t move — her head was swimming, her mouth was dry and her legs felt like jelly.See also: feel, jelly, like
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
- be/feel like jelly
- jelly
- feel like jelly
- feel your legs
- feel (one's) legs
- pillars to the temple
- get up on hind legs
- get up on its hind legs
- rear up
- fast