nerves

/ nɜːvz /

plural noun

1. the imagined source of emotional control

   my nerves won't stand it

2. anxiety, tension, or imbalance

   she's all nerves

3. bundle of nerves
   a very nervous person
4. get on one's nerves
   to irritate, annoy, or upset one

Example Sentences

"Of course it has been an emotional day and I felt nerves before what can be my last singles match as a professional," Nadal said.

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"That definitely adds to the nerves," she says.

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"It’s become second nature now to me and I can deal with the nerves and responsibility."

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There are nerves, however, at the top of government about what any review might recommend.

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The Tartan Army were living off their nerves to that point.

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