Tommy Tran
2021-02-02 08:02
Shaking Like a Leaf phrase
To shake greatly, usually as a result of anxiety, nervousness, or cold weather.
I'm always shaking like a leaf whenever I get involved in an argument.
Janny must be very nervous right now. She's shaking like a leaf.
be so excited or nervous about that something and want to know what is going to happen next
To be very anxious
Too excited or nervous about something to be still or calm.
Being so scared, confused, and astonished that you can't think or do anything.
To feel that unpleasant or dangerous things likely happen to you
The expression is very old and appeared in several other languages, such as the 13th-century French fables. One of the first famous English writers to use this expression was Geoffrey Chaucer. He specified the type of leaf as an aspen leaf, which shakes more easily in the wind than most other types of leaves due to its broad size along with thin stems.
Do you see anything wrong?
Used to allude that the last force, problem or burden which is seemingly minor and small causes a person, system or organisation to collapse or fail
Her husband's violent act last night was the straw that broke the donkey's back and she left him
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