gulp nervously

Frequency: 6.68.5 per million words

To make a swallowing movement because of fear or anxiety.

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Examples (20)

  • The man gulped nervously and nodded.
  • He had to gulp nervously before entering the principal's office.
  • She gulped nervously before answering the difficult question.
  • She gulped nervously, trying to find the right words to explain.
  • He gulped nervously when he saw the police officer approaching.
  • The young speaker gulped nervously as he faced the large audience.
  • The student gulped nervously while waiting for the exam results.
  • Watching the results, I found myself gulping nervously with anticipation.
  • I gulped nervously as I stepped onto the stage to speak.
  • He paused, took a deep breath, and gulped nervously before continuing his confession.
  • They gulped nervously at the sudden sound of breaking glass.
  • Every time the phone rang, she would gulp nervously, fearing bad news.
  • You could see him gulp nervously just before he confessed.
  • The student gulped nervously when the teacher called on him unexpectedly.
  • She gulped nervously, trying desperately to hide her fear.
  • I could see him gulping nervously as the deadline approached.
  • He gulped nervously and wiped the cold sweat from his forehead.
  • She always gulped nervously before important presentations.
  • Everyone gulped nervously when the angry boss entered the room.
  • Even seasoned actors can gulp nervously before a premiere.