have butterflies

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He later claims to have "butterflies in my ears", raising the terrifying possibility he was growing caterpillars in there first.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2023

“I’d be lying if I said I didn’t have butterflies before the game. It’s just the way I am being competitive.”

From Seattle Times • Sep. 11, 2022

“I don’t have butterflies or anything like that,” Lue said.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 11, 2020

“I’ll probably have butterflies — my first NFL game,” Jackson said.

From Washington Post • Jul. 31, 2018

Under the chandeliers, in corners and doorways, have butterflies fluttering from invisible silver wires.

From Suppers Novel Suggestions for Social Occasions by Pierce, Paul