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jitters

noun, plural (the jitters) — informal

«jitters» in the English dictionary: everyday — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

Everyday

(informal) A feeling of being very nervous and shaky, especially before something important. tree →

In the lessons

In everyday life and stories (first-night jitters, exam jitters). Phrases: get the jitters, have the jitters, pre-match jitters.

Examples

I always get the jitters before a test. tree →
She had the jitters on the first day at a new school. tree →
The actors had first-night jitters. tree →
A deep breath helps calm the jitters. tree →
The goalkeeper's jitters made him drop the ball. tree →
Spooky noises gave us the jitters. tree →

Note

Always plural with the: the jitters. Adjective: jittery. Similar: butterflies in your tummy, nerves.

On Mova

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