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.