agitated

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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hyper

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

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inhibited

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

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inhibition

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

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insecure

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

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insecurity

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

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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

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jumpy

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

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keyed up

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

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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

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pessimist

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

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queasy

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

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retiring

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scared

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

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self-conscious

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

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self-effacement

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

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self-effacing

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

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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

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Nervos

Cuvinte englezești pentru „nervous”

Nervous

English Words for "Nervous"