Nerves & ScaresOne worth keeping

“They let the fox out the trap but kept the chain on his leg.”

Refers to the suspect being released on bail while still bound by legal conditions.

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“Nervous as a long-tailed cat in a room full of rocking chairs.”

Danger on every side, and it's all pointed at you.

“Sweatin' like a sinner in church.”

Deeply uncomfortable and sure everyone can tell.

“Shakin' like a leaf on a tall tree.”

Visibly trembling.

“Wound tighter than an eight-day clock.”

Cranked to maximum tension and ticking.

“Jumpy as spit on a hot skillet.”

Popping and hopping at the slightest thing.

“Shakin' like a dog passin' peach pits.”

Trembling through an ordeal best not described further.