CEFR B2

nerves

noun

Meaning

Feelings of worry and nervousness, especially before doing something important.

Examples

She tried to hide her nerves before going on stage.
The team's nerves got the better of them in the final minutes.

Synonyms: anxiety, apprehension, jitters, trepidation

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nerves (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /nɜːrvz/

Definition

Feelings of worry and nervousness, especially before doing something important.

Examples

She tried to hide her nerves before going on stage.
The team's nerves got the better of them in the final minutes.
He calmed his nerves with a deep breath.

How to Use nerves

nerves of steel (idiom): Extreme courage and determination. — "The pilot had nerves of steel during the emergency landing."
get on one's nerves (phrasal verb): To annoy or irritate someone. — "The sound of the dripping faucet really gets on my nerves."
lose one's nerve (phrasal verb): To lose courage or confidence. — "She was going to speak up, but lost her nerve."
on edge (collocation): Anxious, nervous, or irritable. — "He's been on edge all week because of the exams."

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