VOCABULARY - IDIOMS

Nervous Nellie

Meaning:

A person who is overly anxious or easily frightened.

Examples:

  • Don't be such a Nervous Nellie.
  • He's a real Nervous Nellie when it comes to public speaking.
  • She's a Nervous Nellie about flying.
  • My mom is a Nervous Nellie about me driving.
  • He's a bit of a Nervous Nellie when it comes to job interviews.
  • Don't be a Nervous Nellie. Everything will be fine.
  • She's a Nervous Nellie about spiders.
  • He's such a Nervous Nellie. He worries about everything.
  • Don't be a Nervous Nellie. It's just a harmless snake.
  • She's a Nervous Nellie about heights.
  • He's a Nervous Nellie when it comes to thunderstorms.
  • Don't be a Nervous Nellie. It's just a little mouse.
  • She's a Nervous Nellie about getting lost.
  • He's a Nervous Nellie when it comes to public transportation.
  • Don't be a Nervous Nellie. It's just a harmless bug.
  • She's a Nervous Nellie about speaking in front of a group.
  • He's a Nervous Nellie when it comes to roller coasters.
  • Don't be a Nervous Nellie. It's just a friendly dog.
  • She's a Nervous Nellie about giving presentations.
  • He's a Nervous Nellie when it comes to water.