A Bag/Bundle Of Nerves

Pronunciation: /ə bæɡ/ˈbʌndəl ʌv nɜrvz/

Definitions of a bag/bundle of nerves

noun a person who is very anxious or nervous

Example Sentences

A1 She was a bag of nerves before her first job interview.

A2 The student was a bundle of nerves as he waited for his exam results.

B1 The athlete was a bag of nerves before the championship race.

B2 The actress was a bundle of nerves before stepping onto the stage for her Broadway debut.

C1 Despite her experience, she still felt like a bag of nerves when giving presentations.

C2 Even after years of practice, he was still a bundle of nerves before performing in front of a large audience.

preposition used before a noun to indicate quantity or amount

Example Sentences

A1 She was a bag of nerves before her first day of school.

A2 He was a bundle of nerves as he waited for the exam results.

B1 The athlete was a bag of nerves before the championship race.

B2 The actress was a bundle of nerves before her big performance on stage.

C1 Despite her experience, she was still a bag of nerves before the important presentation.

C2 Even seasoned professionals can be a bundle of nerves when facing a high-pressure situation.

Examples of a bag/bundle of nerves in a Sentence

formal Before giving the presentation, she was a bag of nerves, constantly fidgeting and checking her notes.

informal I always get like a bundle of nerves before a big exam, it's hard to stay calm.

slang She's always a bag of nerves before a job interview, she needs to relax.

figurative As the deadline approached, he felt like a bundle of nerves, unsure if he would finish on time.

Grammatical Forms of a bag/bundle of nerves

• past tense: had a bag/bundle of nerves
• plural: bags/bundles of nerves
• comparative: more nervous than a bag/bundle of nerves
• superlative: most nervous of all bags/bundles of nerves
• present tense: is a bag/bundle of nerves
• future tense: will be a bag/bundle of nerves
• perfect tense: has been a bag/bundle of nerves
• continuous tense: is being a bag/bundle of nerves
• singular: a bag/bundle of nerves
• positive degree: a bag/bundle of nerves
• infinitive: to be a bag/bundle of nerves
• gerund: being a bag/bundle of nerves
• participle: a bag/bundle of nerves

Origin and Evolution of a bag/bundle of nerves

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The phrase 'a bag/bundle of nerves' likely originated from the concept of nerves being bundled or contained within a bag or sack, symbolizing someone who is highly anxious or agitated.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the phrase 'a bag/bundle of nerves' has come to be commonly used to describe someone who is extremely nervous or anxious, emphasizing the idea of being tense or on edge.