a bundle of nerves

Related to a bundle of nerves: gunning for

a bundle of nerves

Someone who is very nervous, anxious, or uneasy. I was a bundle of nerves before the driving test started. Look at that poor bundle of nerves over there. She's so anxious she's shaking.
See also: bundle, nerve, of
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

bundle of nerves

a very nervous person. I was a bundle of nerves before my dental appointment.
See also: bundle, nerve, of
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.

bundle of nerves

Extremely jittery, tense, or fearful person, as in For months after the accident, Aunt Jane was a bundle of nerves. [1930s]
See also: bundle, nerve, of
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.

a bundle of nerves

BRITISH, AMERICAN or

a bag of nerves

BRITISH
If you say that someone is a bundle of nerves or a bag of nerves, you mean that they are extremely nervous. What's the matter? You're a bundle of nerves! Elaine admits she was a bag of nerves when she had to sing in front of the queen.
See also: bundle, nerve, of
Collins COBUILD Idioms Dictionary, 3rd ed.

a bag/bundle of ˈnerves

(informal) a person who is very frightened, worried or nervous about something: She was a bundle of nerves at the start of the interview but she became more confident later. He’s a bag of nerves. He needs a break.
See also: bag, bundle, nerve, of
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary

bundle of nerves

n. a very nervous person. I’m just a bundle of nerves. I wish this were over.
See also: bundle, nerve, of
McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions

bundle of nerves

An extremely nervous person.
See also: bundle, nerve, of
American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition.
See also:
  • bundle of nerves
  • be a bundle of nerves
  • a bag of nerves
  • a bag/bundle of nerves
  • nerve
  • not go a bundle on (something)
  • not go a bundle on somebody/something
  • go a bundle on
  • on (one's) nerves
  • on nerves