frayed nerves

Examples (10)

• After three sleepless nights, a hot shower finally soothed my frayed nerves.
• The constant construction noise is wearing on everyone's frayed nerves.
• She practices breathing exercises to calm her frayed nerves before big presentations.
• A brief walk in the park worked wonders on our frayed nerves.
• By the end of the crisis meeting, the CEO's frayed nerves were showing.
• If you switch off your phone this weekend, your frayed nerves might recover.
• What can we do to mend the community's frayed nerves after the blackout?
• His clumsy jokes nevertheless eased their frayed nerves a little.
• The long delays have left commuters with frayed nerves.
• I hope a quiet holiday will restore my frayed nerves.