in fear and trembling of (someone or something)

in fear and trembling of (someone or something)

Experiencing great fear and worry because of someone or something. Carrie's been in fear and trembling of the doctor calling with her test results. Tom was obviously in fear and trembling of his enemy after hearing those threats.
See also: and, fear, of, tremble
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • in fear and trembling
  • tremble
  • for fear of
  • for fear of (something)
  • for fear of something/of doing something
  • be in fear of (one's) life
  • be/go in fear of your life
  • fear
  • go in fear of (one's) life
  • Iraqnophobia