Test incompl/inter-311, Question 10

[Kati Svaby]

English Language Tests, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #311 "English Slang Idioms (32)", question 10

After hearing a tapping on her window late at night, she couldn't go back to sleep. The next day, she was a bundle of ..........

(a) joy
(b) kindling
(c) nerves
(d) hay

English Language Tests, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #311 "English Slang Idioms (32)", answer 10

After hearing a tapping on her window late at night, she couldn't go back to sleep. The next day, she was a bundle of nerves.

Correct answer: (c) nerves
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be a bundle of nerves
Does it mean be very worried or nervous.?
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We always deceive ourselves twice about the people we love - first to their advantage, then to their disadvantage.

[Alan]

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Hi Kati,

My word you're busy today. You are right. It describes someone in a state of extreme anxiety. Another expression that's similar is: My nerves are shot to pieces.

Alan
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