have butterflies

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He later claims to have "butterflies in my ears", raising the terrifying possibility he was growing caterpillars in there first.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2023

“I always have butterflies before selection show, and I still had them again, even though we’re a really high seed,” the senior from Potomac said.

From Washington Post • Mar. 12, 2023

If I don't have butterflies before a TV interview, or before that big lecture, I'm not going to go to give a good talk.

From Salon • Oct. 3, 2021

“You have butterflies early on, but I wouldn’t say I was nervous,” said Goff, who completed 24 of 45 passes for 259 yards and a touchdown.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 11, 2019

Under the chandeliers, in corners and doorways, have butterflies fluttering from invisible silver wires.

From Suppers Novel Suggestions for Social Occasions by Pierce, Paul