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提心吊胆
tí xīn diào dǎn
Literal Meaning 字面意思
Elevate the heart, hang the gallbladder
Definition 定义
To be very nervous and anxious; in a state of heightened anxiety
Similar English Idioms 相似英文习语
Bundle of nerves; on tenterhooks; have the jitters; walking on eggshells; the heebie-jeebies; have butterflies in your stomach; like a cat on a hot tin roof
Example 例句
珍不小心用足球把校长室的窗户踢破了，所以她每天提心吊胆，担心有人发现她是罪魁祸首。
Jane accidentally kicked the soccer ball and shattered the principal's office window, so she spent the whole week worrying that someone would find out she's the culprit.
Similar 相似词
心惊胆跳、担惊受怕、悬心吊胆
Opposite 相反词
谈笑自若、处之泰然、高枕无忧
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