Idiom 'A Bundle of Nerves'

source: Twominute English     2013年7月15日
The meaning of the idiom 'a bundle of nerves' is to be very nervous or worried. This idiom is also used when somebody is extremely tensed or frightened. Let's learn from this video how you can use this idiom in your conversations.
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0:06 In this lesson you will learn how to use the idiom 'bundle of nerves'.
0:16 Let's talk about the idiom 'a bundle of nerves' today!
0:21 Yes! When you are very worried or nervous you are a bundle of nerves!
0:26 That's it. It also means to become extremely tense or anxious.
0:32 I am always a bundle of nerves during the exams!
0:36 You shouldn't be, Matt! You may also use this idiom as 'a bag of nerves'. It has the same meaning.
0:44 This idiom can also mean to be extremely frightened, right Karen?
0:50 That's right. Martha was a bundle of nerves after watching the horror movie!
0:56 That's not funny. Don't take her to watch horror movies!
0:59 Alright. I'll keep that in mind.
1:02 Okay, let's listen to some conversations now.
1:11 Congratulations Lynn! You won the dance competition!
1:15 Thank you, Hector. I don't know how I did it!
1:19 It was superb, Lynn!
1:22 You should've seen me before my presentation! I was a bundle of nerves!
1:33 Our new professor is a bundle of nerves.
1:36 Maybe it's her first day, that's why.
1:40 You know, she looked like she wouldn't even remember her name!
1:45 Shut up! She's just a couple of years older than all of you.
1:55 Let me tell mom about the accident.
1:57 Are you nuts? Don't call mom now!
2:01 Why? It's just a minor one. Nothing happened!
2:06 Don't you know she's a bundle of nerves? She'll have a heart attack for nothing!
2:11 Don't you know she's a bundle of nerves? She'll have a heart attack for nothing!
2:19 When you are very worried or nervous you are a bundle of nerves!
2:29 I am always a bundle of nerves during the exams!
2:37 Martha was a bundle of nerves after watching the horror movie!
2:48 I was a bundle of nerves!
2:55 Our new professor is a bundle of nerves.