Emotions & feelings

have butterflies in your stomach

feel nervous and excited

To feel nervous and excited before an important or emotional event.

B2 common mostly spoken

expression

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How are you feeling about the interview?

I have butterflies in my stomach, but I'm ready.

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I always have butterflies in my stomach before I speak in front of a large audience.

The mistake everyone makes

Not: I have butterflies on my stomach before exams.

Say: I have butterflies in my stomach before exams.

The fixed phrase uses the preposition "in," not "on."

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How it fits in a sentence.

have/get butterflies in your stomach; butterflies in my stomach

Your turn: say it out loud

I always have butterflies in my stomach before I speak in front of a large audience.

Say it out loud two or three times, until it feels like yours.

have butterflies in your stomach

feel nervous and excited

“I always have butterflies in my stomach before I speak in front of a large audience.”

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