Meaning of the word "shake in your boots" in English
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shake in your boots
US /ʃeɪk ɪn jʊər buːts/
UK /ʃeɪk ɪn jʊər buːts/
Idiom
1.
to be very frightened or nervous
Example:
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The new boss made everyone shake in their boots.
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I was shaking in my boots when I had to give that presentation.
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