Glossary entry (derived from question below)
English term or phrase:
butterflies in stomach
English answer:
nervousness (or excitement/anticipation) and the accompanying "fluttery" feelings in the stomach
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Java Cafe
Jun 4, 2004 14:09
19 yrs ago
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butterflies in stomach
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With butterflies in stomach and glint in eyes, they are sceptical about this new system.
What is the meaning of the above idiomatic phrase. Thank you in advance.
What is the meaning of the above idiomatic phrase. Thank you in advance.
Responses
| 5 +24 | nervousness . . . |
Java Cafe
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| 4 +1 | I suppose |
giogi
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| 4 +1 | anxiety, fear |
Pnina
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nervousness . . .
and the physical discomfort that is often associated with nervousness.
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Note added at 4 mins (2004-06-04 14:13:45 GMT)
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Kidshealth.org explains, \"Butterflies in the stomach are really just those nervous, fluttery feelings you may experience before a big math test or when you learn that you\'ll dance the lead in your ballet group\'s next performance. These flutters in your tummy are perfectly normal - lots of people get them at some time in their life. Some people believe they actually make you perform better by keeping you on your toes.\"
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Note added at 5 mins (2004-06-04 14:15:29 GMT)
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Kidshealth.org explains, \"Butterflies in the stomach are really just those nervous, fluttery feelings you may experience before a big math test or when you learn that you\'ll dance the lead in your ballet group\'s next performance. These flutters in your tummy are perfectly normal - lots of people get them at some time in their life. Some people believe they actually make you perform better by keeping you on your toes.\"
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Note added at 8 mins (2004-06-04 14:18:16 GMT)
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Glint in eyes. . . connotes widened, shining eyes (pupils) of the eyes, usually on account of an interest in something or, in some cases, mischief, mirth or the emergence of an idea.
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Note added at 15 mins (2004-06-04 14:25:26 GMT)
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Glint in eyes. . . connotes widened, shining eyes (pupils) of the eyes, usually on account of an interest in something or, in some cases, mischief, mirth or the emergence of an idea.
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Note added at 4 mins (2004-06-04 14:13:45 GMT)
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Kidshealth.org explains, \"Butterflies in the stomach are really just those nervous, fluttery feelings you may experience before a big math test or when you learn that you\'ll dance the lead in your ballet group\'s next performance. These flutters in your tummy are perfectly normal - lots of people get them at some time in their life. Some people believe they actually make you perform better by keeping you on your toes.\"
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Note added at 5 mins (2004-06-04 14:15:29 GMT)
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Kidshealth.org explains, \"Butterflies in the stomach are really just those nervous, fluttery feelings you may experience before a big math test or when you learn that you\'ll dance the lead in your ballet group\'s next performance. These flutters in your tummy are perfectly normal - lots of people get them at some time in their life. Some people believe they actually make you perform better by keeping you on your toes.\"
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Note added at 8 mins (2004-06-04 14:18:16 GMT)
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Glint in eyes. . . connotes widened, shining eyes (pupils) of the eyes, usually on account of an interest in something or, in some cases, mischief, mirth or the emergence of an idea.
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Note added at 15 mins (2004-06-04 14:25:26 GMT)
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Glint in eyes. . . connotes widened, shining eyes (pupils) of the eyes, usually on account of an interest in something or, in some cases, mischief, mirth or the emergence of an idea.
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Comment: "Thanks"
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19 mins
I suppose
that in your context it means that they don't accept the system that actually make their stomachs seethe with disappointment and their eyes blaze with anger.
The literal meaning of the idiom is the one salready suggested.
The literal meaning of the idiom is the one salready suggested.
Peer comment(s):
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Christopher Crockett
: Yes, the usual "nervousness" doen't quite fit, here. It may or may not be a case of "disappointment", however.
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thanks
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John Bowden
: I don't think it's to do with disappointment - it's probably nervousness because they intend to oppose/complain about the new system
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Maybe, but I don't think that nervousness fits here!
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humbird
: I agree with John. They are facing uncertainty by the introduction of new system, so they are nervous. They are not even disappointed, yet.
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But they are sceptical!
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45 mins
anxiety, fear
Have used the search engine Google and have foune out that the expression "butterflies in stomach" appears in 638 English websites. Here are 2 examples of its usage:
1. "which sectors should we invest in present cenario as not to have butterflies in stomach?"
www.moneycontrol.com/news/mgmtinterviews/chats/detail.php?f...
2. "husband still gives me butterflies in stomach when I see him."
http://boards.cinemax.com/profile.jsp?user=159722
1. "which sectors should we invest in present cenario as not to have butterflies in stomach?"
www.moneycontrol.com/news/mgmtinterviews/chats/detail.php?f...
2. "husband still gives me butterflies in stomach when I see him."
http://boards.cinemax.com/profile.jsp?user=159722
Peer comment(s):
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giogi
: I think that anxiety is the best choice in such a context!
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Thank you, Giovanna.
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cologne
: your second example doesn't fit your suggestion I'm afraid. I would go for nervousness here. Yes but have you never heard of people who get butterlies in their stomach when they're in love? I think your example refers to that.
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There are some women who are afraid of their husbands.
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