get the jitters

get the jitters

To experience a temporary state of nervous anxiety or anticipation. A: "Are you ready to deliver your speech?" B: "Yeah. I've got a bad case of the jitters, though!"
See also: get, jitter
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

get/have the ˈjitters

(informal) feel anxious and nervous, especially before an important event or before having to do something difficult: I always get the jitters before exams. Louise had the pre-wedding jitters so badly she nearly didn’t make it to the church.
See also: get, have, jitter
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
See also:
  • get/have the jitters
  • jitter
  • case of the jitters
  • the jitters
  • tremble with
  • tremble with (something)
  • on tenterhooks
  • comfort
  • comfort zone
  • (one's) comfort zone