have butterflies in (one's) stomach

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have butterflies in (one's) stomach

To have a feeling of nervousness, often before a performance or undertaking of some kind. I almost didn't go on stage and perform tonight because I had butterflies in my stomach.

have butterflies in your stomach

have a queasy feeling because you are nervous. informal

get/have ˈbutterflies (in your stomach)

(informal) get/have a nervous feeling in your stomach before doing something: I always get butterflies (in my stomach) before an interview.

See also: butterfly, get, have

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You can't have butterflies without first having caterpillars.

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But of course, to have butterflies you first have to have caterpillars." And butterflies have to eat.

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