| Id | IAP_02 |
|---|---|
| Idiom | Butterflies in the stomach |
| Meaning | A weird feeling caused by fear or nervousness |
| Example | Whenever he performs, he gets butterflies in the stomach! |
| Explanation | A big spelling test is about to start. Or you're stepping up to bat. Or it's your turn to go on stage to sing. You're tense. You're scared. You feel a fluttery sensation in your stomach. Are butterflies in there? Of course not! Your nervousness just makes it feel as if a million wings were flapping inside of you. |
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