nerves on edge
Example Sentences
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The incandescent spectacle drew onlookers and set some nerves on edge among people who’ve lived through past eruptions.
From Seattle Times • Dec. 11, 2022
Sultry temperatures and abundant mosquitoes - combined with the threat of mosquito-borne Dengue fever - had nerves on edge.
From Reuters • Sep. 30, 2022
Some analysts said the slogans set nerves on edge in Moscow, where Mr. Putin is seen to fear the prospect of such an uprising against his own government.
From Washington Times • Jan. 5, 2022
New infections among seafarers had set nerves on edge in both cities, and the authorities were reluctant to take chances.
From BBC • Oct. 30, 2020
The earth shuddered again, a small jolt this time, but enough to put Jonathan’s nerves on edge.
From "Earthquake Terror" by Peg Kehret
