have butterflies in (one's) stomach
have butterflies in (one's) stomach
To have a feeling of nervousness, often before a performance or undertaking of some kind. I almost didn't go on stage and perform tonight because I had butterflies in my stomach.
See also: butterfly, have, stomach
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
have butterflies in your stomach
have a queasy feeling because you are nervous. informalSee also: butterfly, have, stomach
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
get/have ˈbutterflies (in your stomach)
(informal) get/have a nervous feeling in your stomach before doing something: I always get butterflies (in my stomach) before an interview.See also: butterfly, get, have
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
- have butterflies in your stomach
- get butterflies in (one's) stomach
- get/have butterflies
- butterflies in (one's) stomach
- butterflies in one's stomach
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- butterflies in your stomach
- send chills down (one's) spine
- send shivers down (one's) spine
- send a chill up (one's) spine