have butterflies in your 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. informal
See also: butterfly, have, stomach
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
See also:
  • have butterflies in (one's) stomach
  • get butterflies in (one's) stomach
  • get/have butterflies
  • butterflies in (one's) stomach
  • butterflies in one's stomach
  • butterflies in stomach
  • butterflies in your stomach
  • send chills down (one's) spine
  • send shivers down (one's) spine
  • send a chill up (one's) spine