单词 | vertical breeze |
释义 | > as lemmasvertical breeze vertical breeze n. = breeze n.2 3b. ΘΚΠ the mind > emotion > fear > nervousness or uneasiness > [noun] > nervousness nerves1742 nervosity1787 nervousness1798 all-overs1829 nerviness1916 vertical gust1917 wind-up1917 vertical breeze1925 nail-biting1952 1925 E. Fraser & J. Gibbons Soldier & Sailor Words 296 To suffer from a vertical breeze (also vertical gust), to be nervous. 1934 D. L. Sayers Nine Tailors 279 He got a vertical breeze up. 1965 J. R. Hetherington Selina's Aunt 59 The term ‘vertical breeze’ was co-temporary [with ‘wind up’], and may have been either the originating phrase or a further refinement. < as lemmas |
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