flicker nervously

Frequency: 5.94.5 per million words

Often describes eyes moving quickly and irregularly due to nervousness.

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Examples (10)

  • Her eyes flickered nervously in anticipation.
  • His gaze flickered nervously around the crowded room.
  • The witness's eyes flickered nervously when asked about the incident.
  • She watched as his eyelids flickered nervously during the interrogation.
  • The student's eyes flickered nervously between the test paper and the clock.
  • Her eyelashes flickered nervously as she waited for the results.
  • The suspect's eyes flickered nervously toward the exit.
  • His pupils flickered nervously as he tried to avoid eye contact.
  • The child's eyes flickered nervously when caught in the lie.
  • Her eyes flickered nervously as she prepared to speak in public.