the jitters
plural noun
informal
: a very nervous feeling
I always get (a bad case of) the jitters before I have to give a speech.
Examples of the jitters in a Sentence
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For those looking to support their weight loss journey without the jitters, CalmLean may provide a soothing alternative.
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Robert James and, Miami Herald, 8 Apr. 2024
Here are three things giving investors the jitters.
—Krystal Hur, CNN, 4 Apr. 2024
To avoid getting the jitters or experiencing that dreadful caffeine crash, stick to no more than four cups a day.
—Maria Berentzen, Vogue, 25 Mar. 2024
Adding to the jitters: Late last week, a Chinese shadow-banking giant filed for bankruptcy.
—WSJ, 8 Jan. 2024
The documents offer a glimpse into the jitters inside some quarters of the Democratic Party about the implications of a third-party movement, given voters' concerns about President Biden's poll numbers, as well as his age and health.
—Chrissy Hallowell, CBS News, 28 Sep. 2023
This unique combination helps promote focus and concentration while reducing the jitters often associated with high doses of caffeine.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 8 Aug. 2023
These non-coffee bean alternatives come with surprising nutritional benefits—sans the jitters and other less-than-great effects of traditional coffee.
—Karen Asp, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 July 2023
Some compare it to a cup of coffee, providing a boost of energy without the jitters or crashes that can come with caffeine consumption.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 14 July 2023
Robert James and, Miami Herald, 8 Apr. 2024
Here are three things giving investors the jitters.
—Krystal Hur, CNN, 4 Apr. 2024
To avoid getting the jitters or experiencing that dreadful caffeine crash, stick to no more than four cups a day.
—Maria Berentzen, Vogue, 25 Mar. 2024
Adding to the jitters: Late last week, a Chinese shadow-banking giant filed for bankruptcy.
—WSJ, 8 Jan. 2024
The documents offer a glimpse into the jitters inside some quarters of the Democratic Party about the implications of a third-party movement, given voters' concerns about President Biden's poll numbers, as well as his age and health.
—Chrissy Hallowell, CBS News, 28 Sep. 2023
This unique combination helps promote focus and concentration while reducing the jitters often associated with high doses of caffeine.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 8 Aug. 2023
These non-coffee bean alternatives come with surprising nutritional benefits—sans the jitters and other less-than-great effects of traditional coffee.
—Karen Asp, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 July 2023
Some compare it to a cup of coffee, providing a boost of energy without the jitters or crashes that can come with caffeine consumption.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 14 July 2023
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