live on (one's) nerves

live on (one's) nerves

To be in a constant state of anxiety, fear, or worry. Marty seems to be living on his nerves ever since the accident.
See also: live, nerve, on
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

live on your nerves

BRITISH
If someone lives on their nerves, they are always worried and anxious, usually because they are in a difficult situation. In the run-up to the election she was living on her nerves.
See also: live, nerve, on
Collins COBUILD Idioms Dictionary, 3rd ed.

live on your nerves (or your nerve ends)

be extremely anxious or tense.
See also: live, nerve, on
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
See also:
  • live on your nerves
  • on (one's) nerves
  • on nerves
  • case of the jitters
  • jitter
  • the jitters
  • a bundle of nerves
  • bundle of nerves
  • a bag of nerves
  • a bag/bundle of nerves