I always sweat bullets before I take a big test.
sweat bullets
idiomTo sweat profusely; especially, to be very nervous or anxious.
He was sweating bullets while waiting for the boss to read his performance review.
As the detective stood before the suspect, he could not help but sweat bullets, fearing that his hidden evidence would finally be discovered.
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blood, sweat and tears
A person's determination and hard work.
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break a sweat
To put effort into something.
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don't sweat it
Do not worry about it.
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sweat bricks
Synonym of sweat bullets (“to sweat profusely”).
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sweat equity
An investment of labour, typically by the owner and often his or her family, usually in a small business or personal residence that increases the value of the business or residence.
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sweat of one's brow
The effort extended in (often manual) labour, and the value created thereby.
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sweat the small stuff
To worry about petty issues or insignificant matters.