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Meaning of have butterflies in one's stomach | Babel Free

Verb CEFR C2

Definitions

To experience a certain “fluttery” physical sensation in one's stomach, associated with nervousness, uncertainty, anxiety, apprehension, or excitement.

intransitive

Equivalents

Deutsch Hummeln im Hintern haben Schmetterlinge im Bauch haben
Español tener mariposas en el estómago
Suomi olla perhosia vatsassa
Français avoir des papillons dans le ventre
Italiano avere le farfalle nello stomaco
日本語 胃がきりきりする
Nederlands vlinders in de buik hebben
Português estar com frio na barriga ter frio na barriga
Русский име́ть мандра́ж
Türkçe diken üstünde oturmak

Examples

“Kevin had butterflies in his stomach every time he saw Chrissy.”

CEFR level

C2
Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.

See also

have designs on have done have done with have down have down as have down to a science

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