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’d be lying if I said I didn’t have butterflies before the game. It’s just the way I am being competitive.”
From Seattle Times • Sep. 11, 2022
“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
Indeed, stage actors know that if they don’t have butterflies in their stomachs before their performances, they won’t be in good form.
From Salon • Nov. 4, 2018
Under the chandeliers, in corners and doorways, have butterflies fluttering from invisible silver wires.
From Suppers Novel Suggestions for Social Occasions by Pierce, Paul
