In fear and trembling Meaning in English
expression
in FEER and TREHM-buh-ling
in FEE-uh and TREHM-bling
Definition
Feeling very afraid and nervous, often because of facing something intimidating or overwhelming.
Usage & Nuances
This is a slightly literary or dramatic expression. Used to emphasize strong fear or anxiety, often before something important or confronting authority. More common in written English than in casual speech.
Spanish: con miedo y temblorPortuguese (BR): com medo e tremendoPortuguese (PT): com medo e a tremerChinese (Simplified): 战战兢兢Chinese (Traditional): 戰戰兢兢Hindi: डर और कांपते हुएArabic: بخوف وارتجافBengali: ভয়ে ও কাঁপতে কাঁপতেRussian: в страхе и трепетеJapanese: 恐れおののいてVietnamese: sợ hãi run rẩyKorean: 두려워 떨면서Turkish: korku ve titremeyleUrdu: خوف اور کانپتے ہوئےIndonesian: dalam ketakutan dan gemetar
Example Sentences
He stood in fear and trembling before the principal.
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She entered the dark room in fear and trembling.
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The children waited in fear and trembling to hear their results.
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Honestly, I went to that interview in fear and trembling—I was so anxious.
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We approached the wild animal in fear and trembling, hoping it wouldn't attack.
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She opened the scary letter from the government in fear and trembling.
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