Sweat bullets Meaning in English
expression
Definition
To be extremely nervous, anxious, or scared, often so much that you are literally or figuratively sweating heavily.
Usage & Nuances
This is an informal, vivid idiom used mostly in speech, rarely in formal writing. It strongly emphasizes extreme nervousness or anxiety, often before or during stressful events. Use 'was sweating bullets' (past) or 'I'm sweating bullets' (now). Not literal; doesn't mean someone is actually sweating bullets.
Example Sentences
I was sweating bullets before my exam.
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She is sweating bullets about her job interview.
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He sweat bullets while waiting for the test results.
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When the police pulled me over, I started sweating bullets.
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He was sweating bullets trying to finish the project on time.
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Trust me, you'll be sweating bullets before your first big speech.
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