be shaking in boots



be shaking in your boots/shoes

to be very frightened or anxious Damon was shaking in his shoes when he heard all the shouting.
See also: boot, shake

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Diodotus-Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Imogene['imə.dʒi:n]
Gage[geidʒ]
MelİS-Turkish
ThaneTHAYNEnglish (Rare)
DanutĖ-Lithuanian