(one's) nerves are shot In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "(one's) nerves are shot", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Zesty Y calendar 2022-04-09 06:04

Meaning of (one's) nerves are shot

(one's) nerves are shot phrase

Used when one suffers from mental or emotional exhaustion

His nerves were shot for weeks after his mom's death.

Ever since losing his home in the flood, his nerves have been shot.

She was taken to the hospital because her nerves were shot.

Other phrases about:

running on fumes
To continue operating with little energy, resources or money
like a cat on hot bricks

To be very anxious

I can't be fagged (to do something)

Said when you are too tired to do something

be looking over your shoulder

To feel that unpleasant or dangerous things likely happen to you

 

dead tired

Completely fatigued.

Grammar and Usage of (one's) nerves are shot

Verb Forms

  • (one's) nerves were shot
  • (one's) nerves have/had been shot

Origin of (one's) nerves are shot

The origin of this phrase is not clear.
 

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