agitated

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agitation

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to brood

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diffidence

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diffident

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to dread

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edgy

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

excited

https://tts.langeek.co/read?text=ZXhjaXRlZA&hash=b6132769723f50e95f65d3f65c8d3d0cf822cc85&lang=en&cache-only=0&driver=googletts&accent=US

fearful

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to fidget

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fidgety

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to fluster

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to fret

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fretful

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frightened

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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

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hyper

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inhibited

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inhibition

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insecure

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

insecurity

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

jitters

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

jittery

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

jumpy

https://tts.langeek.co/read?text=anVtcHk&hash=15e8e0299de66e6b7fee73f7948f8bd0d235895b&lang=en&cache-only=0&driver=googletts&accent=US

keyed up

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nerve

https://tts.langeek.co/read?text=bmVydmU&hash=26e4d90d3d48fade9f790cac454f38fbaac0d513&lang=en&cache-only=0&driver=googletts&accent=US

nervy

https://tts.langeek.co/read?text=bmVydnk&hash=e7d753a89519842486c642b9f7e7a2c8a4f00296&lang=en&cache-only=0&driver=googletts&accent=US

pessimism

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

pessimist

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

queasy

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

retiring

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scared

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self-conscious

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self-effacement

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self-effacing

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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

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tense

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tongue-tied

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to tremble

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tremulous

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

twitchy

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uncomfortable

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wired

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

Nervous

English Words for "Nervous"