nervous Nellie
Example Sentences
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Finally, for a moment, the nervous Nellie replaced anxiety with happiness.
From Washington Post ● Mar. 7, 2022
As a supporter of gay marriage who is also a nervous Nellie, I’m kind of terrified.
From Slate ● Dec. 7, 2012
“Seth and I have had arguments where I’m the nervous Nellie, and he’s pushing the envelope,” said Mike Dunn, the president of Fox’s home entertainment unit.
From New York Times ● Jul. 19, 2010
“I’m nervous Nellie and would rather have extra protection,” said Gloria Hogue, who lives on the river in a subdivision just south of Fargo.
From New York Times ● Mar. 19, 2010
“Nothing. It’s nothing at all. Just my nervous Nellie ears playing tricks on me. You’re an old fool,” she said to herself as she turned back to the stove.
From "The Tale of Despereaux: Being the Story of a Mouse, a Princess, Some Soup and a Spool of Thread" by Kate DiCamillo
