nervous wreck
Example Sentences
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What I got from it was this very driven woman who is extremely capable, but sort of a nervous wreck.
From Salon • Feb. 1, 2024
Even their dog was a nervous wreck with the constant rain.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 10, 2023
OAKLAND, Calif. — Adam Oller sat at his locker a nervous wreck as he watched the stressful final few outs on a corner clubhouse TV, elbows on knees and knees bouncing into the air.
From Washington Times • Jul. 26, 2022
"I was a complete nervous wreck, it's all a blur to be honest," she added.
From BBC • May 13, 2022
My mother is pretty laid back, but compared to my father, she’s a nervous wreck.
From "Fourth Grade Rats" by Jerry Spinelli
