have butterflies in one's stomach

== English == === Pronunciation === === Verb === have butterflies in one's stomach (third-person singular simple present has butterflies in one's stomach, present participle having butterflies in one's stomach, simple past and past participle had butterflies in one's stomach) (intransitive) To experience a certain “fluttery” physical sensation in one's stomach, associated with nervousness, uncertainty, anxiety, apprehension, or excitement. ==== Translations ====