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bundle of nerves

idiom

A person with an especially nervous, excitable, or fearful disposition.


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  1. 01

    bundle of energy

    One who is especially lively, continually active, or industrious.

  2. 02

    bundle of joy

    A newborn baby.

  3. 03

    bundle of laughs

    Something or someone very funny or fun.

  4. 04

    bundle off

    To send someone away quickly and without fussing.

  5. 05

    get on someone's nerves

    To annoy or irritate someone; to bother someone.

  6. 06

    get one's undies in a bundle

    Synonym of get one's knickers in a twist.

  7. 07

    nerves of steel

    Great bravery, courage, or composure.

  8. 08

    war of nerves

    Warfare characterized by psychological manipulation, involving tactics intended to demoralize, frighten, and unnerve opponents in order to prompt surrender.

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