be nervous

Frequency: 9.5150.2 per million words

The most common way to state the condition of being nervous.

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Examples (10)

  • I always am nervous before a big presentation.
  • She was very nervous before her job interview.
  • He might be nervous about meeting new people.
  • The children are nervous about their first day at school.
  • Don't be nervous; you'll do great!
  • They were understandably nervous during the turbulence.
  • I can't help but be nervous when speaking in public.
  • Even experienced performers can be a little nervous backstage.
  • You don't need to be so nervous about the results.
  • She tended to be quite nervous in unfamiliar situations.