agitated

https://tts.langeek.co/read?text=YWdpdGF0ZWQ&hash=7308bc7c9a3163d4fbaf49e9ba0d9bb33d3ffddc&lang=en&cache-only=0&driver=googletts

https://tts.langeek.co/read?text=YWdpdGF0ZWQ&hash=53d61c4dba22e4cc0a3a217265eda22a57af6dcd&lang=en&cache-only=0&driver=googletts&accent=GB

agitation

https://tts.langeek.co/read?text=YWdpdGF0aW9u&hash=d6fe2b0a526125aaa514c53758b0a79aaf201c9b&lang=en&cache-only=0&driver=googletts

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to brood

https://tts.langeek.co/read?text=dG8gYnJvb2Q&hash=4c55eb87293fd14be6e889822c9819820b71b4d0&lang=en&cache-only=0&driver=googletts

https://tts.langeek.co/read?text=dG8gYnJvb2Q&hash=8f44db40135380544b181a15c1267ff262183d85&lang=en&cache-only=0&driver=googletts&accent=GB

diffidence

https://tts.langeek.co/read?text=ZGlmZmlkZW5jZQ&hash=1d5d7ed8cda9f9d6d734b4699f433c7342008e5f&lang=en&cache-only=0&driver=googletts

https://tts.langeek.co/read?text=ZGlmZmlkZW5jZQ&hash=75b05d49b63598a4b05efe0ab18b26fedf6fca4a&lang=en&cache-only=0&driver=googletts&accent=GB

diffident

https://tts.langeek.co/read?text=ZGlmZmlkZW50&hash=770439f87748b9af65f60ce83a10f500e6fcf771&lang=en&cache-only=0&driver=googletts

https://tts.langeek.co/read?text=ZGlmZmlkZW50&hash=7fbdef54ea8e79cdfae9383ba149261d0c487ed3&lang=en&cache-only=0&driver=googletts&accent=GB

to dread

https://tts.langeek.co/read?text=dG8gZHJlYWQ&hash=bd266dcd5822fe773e3e8b7345b8f7681044e89d&lang=en&cache-only=0&driver=googletts

https://tts.langeek.co/read?text=dG8gZHJlYWQ&hash=b639f66c5bd16915d489842939953454ac62dacc&lang=en&cache-only=0&driver=googletts&accent=GB

edgy

https://tts.langeek.co/read?text=ZWRneQ&hash=f5dd81dc38e1bd762b8af5712f72465cc3f1b631&lang=en&cache-only=0&driver=googletts

https://tts.langeek.co/read?text=ZWRneQ&hash=b22bb55b56a6b9bc7464e87a01c111fed743f88c&lang=en&cache-only=0&driver=googletts&accent=GB

excited

https://tts.langeek.co/read?text=ZXhjaXRlZA&hash=8439300adbb20c1d21bd891f106b0f3cbe837fe7&lang=en&cache-only=0&driver=googletts

https://tts.langeek.co/read?text=ZXhjaXRlZA&hash=ea832b502df253f72e1efe1c7b7e53bdd962555a&lang=en&cache-only=0&driver=googletts&accent=GB

fearful

https://tts.langeek.co/read?text=ZmVhcmZ1bA&hash=cd7bc37b6f16337771712ec7d9a55391fa62ece6&lang=en&cache-only=0&driver=googletts

https://tts.langeek.co/read?text=ZmVhcmZ1bA&hash=b861ba340dce4b106b9220f1679f7884dabf3839&lang=en&cache-only=0&driver=googletts&accent=GB

to fidget

https://tts.langeek.co/read?text=dG8gZmlkZ2V0&hash=4dff18985a8553f2ebd3e72eb522022ff40d211c&lang=en&cache-only=0&driver=googletts

https://tts.langeek.co/read?text=dG8gZmlkZ2V0&hash=111d25b677bdb754d30197b2730a7e2f70b3dfb2&lang=en&cache-only=0&driver=googletts&accent=GB

fidgety

https://tts.langeek.co/read?text=ZmlkZ2V0eQ&hash=ecdc25b84fc62af876cedf420b249bbeba1cf354&lang=en&cache-only=0&driver=googletts

https://tts.langeek.co/read?text=ZmlkZ2V0eQ&hash=0672c0de3299671575478830824be84b5fbcb1ef&lang=en&cache-only=0&driver=googletts&accent=GB

to fluster

https://tts.langeek.co/read?text=dG8gZmx1c3Rlcg&hash=b702938afe0f4579e93cfd935f6323e8fd4a1df1&lang=en&cache-only=0&driver=googletts

https://tts.langeek.co/read?text=dG8gZmx1c3Rlcg&hash=b8c4bf63af61fbf65489fb2af6c5a194804af2eb&lang=en&cache-only=0&driver=googletts&accent=GB

to fret

https://tts.langeek.co/read?text=dG8gZnJldA&hash=5d5078be7ed29e2a01fde4ceef111dd397cbe678&lang=en&cache-only=0&driver=googletts

https://tts.langeek.co/read?text=dG8gZnJldA&hash=d75d43170e206258a70de230746d88667c76f0fa&lang=en&cache-only=0&driver=googletts&accent=GB

fretful

https://tts.langeek.co/read?text=ZnJldGZ1bA&hash=0551fd24c8046425529c4582a7e0d86a22243ad8&lang=en&cache-only=0&driver=googletts

https://tts.langeek.co/read?text=ZnJldGZ1bA&hash=f950d123ce6dff179c7f9263c64c6c80d42bd744&lang=en&cache-only=0&driver=googletts&accent=GB

frightened

https://tts.langeek.co/read?text=ZnJpZ2h0ZW5lZA&hash=3680fcfb698b7f8eaf52c8a7f12023d6769d8743&lang=en&cache-only=0&driver=googletts

https://tts.langeek.co/read?text=ZnJpZ2h0ZW5lZA&hash=2e63765b652d7fc3df8dccde6824746a9065d181&lang=en&cache-only=0&driver=googletts&accent=GB

The idiom "cold feet" is believed to have emerged in the early 20th century. One theory suggests that it originated from the physical sensation of having cold feet, which can cause discomfort and unease. This physical discomfort was metaphorically extended to describe a psychological state of hesitation or reluctance. Another theory relates the phrase to theatrical slang, where actors nervous before a performance would have cold feet due to reduced blood flow caused by anxiety. It is often used in discussions about commitments, decisions, or actions that require courage or resolve.

What is the origin of the idiom "make a go of something" and when to use it?

cold feet

https://tts.langeek.co/read?text=Y29sZCBmZWV0&hash=f9a9c1da177f828c61bac00928061c68d16a3d3c&lang=en&cache-only=0&driver=googletts

https://tts.langeek.co/read?text=Y29sZCBmZWV0&hash=e38fc11e7cb1d7ef45789ab39918be56f6678ca0&lang=en&cache-only=0&driver=googletts&accent=GB

hyper

https://tts.langeek.co/read?text=aHlwZXI&hash=b28573f2483ef4d034e68bcd586d36d6897c0d46&lang=en&cache-only=0&driver=googletts

https://tts.langeek.co/read?text=aHlwZXI&hash=351db78115fb1b87952d918e2144e9ea2150f6e2&lang=en&cache-only=0&driver=googletts&accent=GB

inhibited

https://tts.langeek.co/read?text=aW5oaWJpdGVk&hash=374b93aefdccf0ac5859e51b55ea3ac7b3a71aa1&lang=en&cache-only=0&driver=googletts

https://tts.langeek.co/read?text=aW5oaWJpdGVk&hash=97b5825e9f981fe020890edafc56fb92facf2d6f&lang=en&cache-only=0&driver=googletts&accent=GB

inhibition

https://tts.langeek.co/read?text=aW5oaWJpdGlvbg&hash=71b914116d5c3f014c26ba04d81dd68b391132bb&lang=en&cache-only=0&driver=googletts

https://tts.langeek.co/read?text=aW5oaWJpdGlvbg&hash=c59a15e6f4940723493330058cefc3d4c1d9b2b6&lang=en&cache-only=0&driver=googletts&accent=GB

insecure

https://tts.langeek.co/read?text=aW5zZWN1cmU&hash=e41bf0aaeab498c4fe3533ac2cf48606a91a1b2f&lang=en&cache-only=0&driver=googletts

https://tts.langeek.co/read?text=aW5zZWN1cmU&hash=c48359d1312c6635fbeb128df00200d32bec2cda&lang=en&cache-only=0&driver=googletts&accent=GB

insecurity

https://tts.langeek.co/read?text=aW5zZWN1cml0eQ&hash=6f1ce073b575ae483eb7809095274c2c626dfd28&lang=en&cache-only=0&driver=googletts

https://tts.langeek.co/read?text=aW5zZWN1cml0eQ&hash=6e3b10de7a894121444dc51f7732f3c321e68f17&lang=en&cache-only=0&driver=googletts&accent=GB

jitters

https://tts.langeek.co/read?text=aml0dGVycw&hash=47f74287023aac2daefcc70204b594cb1b6e173a&lang=en&cache-only=0&driver=googletts

https://tts.langeek.co/read?text=aml0dGVycw&hash=867006fb6477664140f54fd0a391432fd87525c2&lang=en&cache-only=0&driver=googletts&accent=GB

jittery

https://tts.langeek.co/read?text=aml0dGVyeQ&hash=14f3ad9e15e29466b338d202876e5da704488a01&lang=en&cache-only=0&driver=googletts

https://tts.langeek.co/read?text=aml0dGVyeQ&hash=c2eeaf29c9115d25f504de041bc7a7256cfa10e6&lang=en&cache-only=0&driver=googletts&accent=GB

jumpy

https://tts.langeek.co/read?text=anVtcHk&hash=397cb115c10e81d30db8b8205e32d153acaa2876&lang=en&cache-only=0&driver=googletts

https://tts.langeek.co/read?text=anVtcHk&hash=f5f3ecc5706ec21034b3578512cd66490b303d72&lang=en&cache-only=0&driver=googletts&accent=GB

keyed up

https://tts.langeek.co/read?text=a2V5ZWQgdXA&hash=74255a633bf85d0f642cd5cd658954a13b0dfe77&lang=en&cache-only=0&driver=googletts

https://tts.langeek.co/read?text=a2V5ZWQgdXA&hash=cf09bcc5e82fc56ea9f29635e3cc09b2d59e786e&lang=en&cache-only=0&driver=googletts&accent=GB

nerve

https://tts.langeek.co/read?text=bmVydmU&hash=1ae83f5986a80a623caad079b5b70b547d0c39b4&lang=en&cache-only=0&driver=googletts

https://tts.langeek.co/read?text=bmVydmU&hash=b06c5fe2a039f423fe2a6356f61ff55414121e32&lang=en&cache-only=0&driver=googletts&accent=GB

nervy

https://tts.langeek.co/read?text=bmVydnk&hash=1d17bf44639baf8b686dd2f8c286fdbb19ec3d1e&lang=en&cache-only=0&driver=googletts

https://tts.langeek.co/read?text=bmVydnk&hash=ee2e92165e7193488c1b06c6739ccc1a9f2a1abc&lang=en&cache-only=0&driver=googletts&accent=GB

pessimism

https://tts.langeek.co/read?text=cGVzc2ltaXNt&hash=95541a72d64b2dde2a5462f84b814e44215dfc25&lang=en&cache-only=0&driver=googletts

https://tts.langeek.co/read?text=cGVzc2ltaXNt&hash=46e52116341f568fdfc148ad0d06a312eab1c08a&lang=en&cache-only=0&driver=googletts&accent=GB

pessimist

https://tts.langeek.co/read?text=cGVzc2ltaXN0&hash=8ad335963b2f6e3e25201fa69bde3cc8602d3c4d&lang=en&cache-only=0&driver=googletts

https://tts.langeek.co/read?text=cGVzc2ltaXN0&hash=46694ce06012324882323b3ca96eb3ec29ea6041&lang=en&cache-only=0&driver=googletts&accent=GB

queasy

https://tts.langeek.co/read?text=cXVlYXN5&hash=75488250786975bc15131ed66d4a1f955ed69109&lang=en&cache-only=0&driver=googletts

https://tts.langeek.co/read?text=cXVlYXN5&hash=f71a68b03fda00863c19e5b13197f513dd99c628&lang=en&cache-only=0&driver=googletts&accent=GB

retiring

https://tts.langeek.co/read?text=cmV0aXJpbmc&hash=27f0bea8d8a049e15ca175109020c376bafe2d02&lang=en&cache-only=0&driver=googletts

https://tts.langeek.co/read?text=cmV0aXJpbmc&hash=fa895e96d31d5c7f75336babbad93bb46d9c1eac&lang=en&cache-only=0&driver=googletts&accent=GB

scared

https://tts.langeek.co/read?text=c2NhcmVk&hash=52c2d0585f627007e383ac55d40db2039d28db10&lang=en&cache-only=0&driver=googletts

https://tts.langeek.co/read?text=c2NhcmVk&hash=8c046a530d1ed0a46ad16aabe57913c63f99e038&lang=en&cache-only=0&driver=googletts&accent=GB

self-conscious

https://tts.langeek.co/read?text=c2VsZi1jb25zY2lvdXM&hash=c0de937bc544b271036d7d8c8b4f26ddb138f927&lang=en&cache-only=0&driver=googletts

https://tts.langeek.co/read?text=c2VsZi1jb25zY2lvdXM&hash=1f56926c7efdf9def9cbce213dbb96fb8a35f796&lang=en&cache-only=0&driver=googletts&accent=GB

self-effacement

https://tts.langeek.co/read?text=c2VsZi1lZmZhY2VtZW50&hash=917d3f09b6afb1a2d6e8590a2c85664d2423a733&lang=en&cache-only=0&driver=googletts

https://tts.langeek.co/read?text=c2VsZi1lZmZhY2VtZW50&hash=02944160e684e913f25d236359872ffe4ead4d8f&lang=en&cache-only=0&driver=googletts&accent=GB

self-effacing

https://tts.langeek.co/read?text=c2VsZi1lZmZhY2luZw&hash=c64686fd12c270ef761a8129ee9874f082b5c1f2&lang=en&cache-only=0&driver=googletts

https://tts.langeek.co/read?text=c2VsZi1lZmZhY2luZw&hash=95ec672f7690d9a55b2686acb68e6cc5fe39db45&lang=en&cache-only=0&driver=googletts&accent=GB

The origin of the idiom "one's heart in one's mouth" can be traced back to ancient Greek and Roman literature. This phrase is often used in storytelling, literature, and everyday conversations to convey a sense of heightened tension or anticipation, such as before a crucial exam, during a thrilling sports match, when confronting a frightening situation, or even during suspenseful moments in movies or books.

What is the origin of the idiom "one's heart in one's mouth" and when to use it?

{one's} [heart] in {one's} mouth

https://tts.langeek.co/read?text=b25lJ3MgaGVhcnQgaW4gb25lJ3MgbW91dGg&hash=1c90c4173e035127fe2c8e1d90133da613ec1645&lang=en&cache-only=0&driver=googletts

https://tts.langeek.co/read?text=b25lJ3MgaGVhcnQgaW4gb25lJ3MgbW91dGg&hash=5163c50c5fe7ca8832b6bf2796702aab95a5b39c&lang=en&cache-only=0&driver=googletts&accent=GB

tense

https://tts.langeek.co/read?text=dGVuc2U&hash=35ba531dc7f998fe28ff7875d437a25fc24c1529&lang=en&cache-only=0&driver=googletts

https://tts.langeek.co/read?text=dGVuc2U&hash=9b5c4aecb351280f4c3005710a7960a5eb1d7d15&lang=en&cache-only=0&driver=googletts&accent=GB

tongue-tied

https://tts.langeek.co/read?text=dG9uZ3VlLXRpZWQ&hash=9f03ff2ae97c279985709db588b4366436921ff6&lang=en&cache-only=0&driver=googletts

https://tts.langeek.co/read?text=dG9uZ3VlLXRpZWQ&hash=ecaca9d8b00a08ce7ed0425c577d88e8ad60bbfa&lang=en&cache-only=0&driver=googletts&accent=GB

to tremble

https://tts.langeek.co/read?text=dG8gdHJlbWJsZQ&hash=4f40e4621e7cc80b2ee86b4141a834332ac2ea80&lang=en&cache-only=0&driver=googletts

https://tts.langeek.co/read?text=dG8gdHJlbWJsZQ&hash=4fcb2a7d41e67296663b600c3697799dc86e0861&lang=en&cache-only=0&driver=googletts&accent=GB

tremulous

https://tts.langeek.co/read?text=dHJlbXVsb3Vz&hash=8b60c691bc6b3fb22e5e9170898a42e9a92c3a0e&lang=en&cache-only=0&driver=googletts

https://tts.langeek.co/read?text=dHJlbXVsb3Vz&hash=bb5c1ee42db0397dff06387a6edb12df3586b5e8&lang=en&cache-only=0&driver=googletts&accent=GB

twitchy

https://tts.langeek.co/read?text=dHdpdGNoeQ&hash=743e2ab8e2b020618ca4e50a4c27bbf6a103c4e6&lang=en&cache-only=0&driver=googletts

https://tts.langeek.co/read?text=dHdpdGNoeQ&hash=774920e5c85a2bdd2e4f68fa119b29a55551752a&lang=en&cache-only=0&driver=googletts&accent=GB

uncomfortable

https://tts.langeek.co/read?text=dW5jb21mb3J0YWJsZQ&hash=c0c5fd1b2659e6a32bd21f5694bf3c9923a57f1d&lang=en&cache-only=0&driver=googletts

https://tts.langeek.co/read?text=dW5jb21mb3J0YWJsZQ&hash=d0adfd1e08958a09c373957953058f46b5ed42dd&lang=en&cache-only=0&driver=googletts&accent=GB

wired

https://tts.langeek.co/read?text=d2lyZWQ&hash=5715e1805a3ecc4dedf31b9771f03a2fe8eecb47&lang=en&cache-only=0&driver=googletts

https://tts.langeek.co/read?text=d2lyZWQ&hash=7725fc1c85d9f5926840042f12b9c8b162d39385&lang=en&cache-only=0&driver=googletts&accent=GB

Nervózní

Anglická slova pro „nervous“

Nervous

English Words for "Nervous"