Meaning of the word "shake like a leaf" in English

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shake like a leaf

US /ʃeɪk laɪk ə liːf/
UK /ʃeɪk laɪk ə liːf/
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Idiom

to tremble uncontrollably, usually from fear, cold, or nervousness

Example:
After the car accident, she was shaking like a leaf.
He was shaking like a leaf before his big presentation.