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bundle of nerves

American  

noun

  1. someone who is overcome with worry, fear, or anxiety.

    He’s an incredible singer but a complete bundle of nerves before a performance.
bundle of nerves Idioms  

  1. Extremely jittery, tense, or fearful person, as in For months after the accident, Aunt Jane was a bundle of nerves. [1930s]

Etymology

Origin of bundle of nerves

First recorded in 1935–40

Example Sentences

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Under the surface, though, they were a bundle of nerves.

From BBC

"I have just been a bundle of nerves for days, it is just complete relief."

From BBC

The major concern was how much damage had been done to his spinal cord, which is a bundle of nerves that transmits information between the brain and the body.

From BBC

The Spinal Cord The spinal cord is a bundle of nerves that connects the brain to the rest of the body, allowing messages to be sent back and forth.

From NewsForKids.net

If you are attacked, the most sensitive part of a shark is its nose, which is a bundle of nerves, and its eyes.

From National Geographic

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