bundle of nerves
A person with an especially nervous, excitable, or fearful disposition.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“I am a bundle of nerves before my driving test.”
“She was a bundle of nerves while waiting for the results of her final exam to be posted.”
“Although he had rehearsed his speech dozens of times, he remained a bundle of nerves as he stepped onto the stage to address the large audience.”
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bundle of energy
One who is especially lively, continually active, or industrious.
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bundle of joy
A newborn baby.
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bundle of laughs
Something or someone very funny or fun.
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bundle off
To send someone away quickly and without fussing.
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get on someone's nerves
To annoy or irritate someone; to bother someone.
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get one's undies in a bundle
Synonym of get one's knickers in a twist.
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hold one's nerve
To stay calm facing nervousness.
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nerves of steel
Great bravery, courage, or composure.
Last updated August 10, 2026