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
Iephthae-Biblical Greek
Achebe['a:tʃeibei]
Seleukos-Ancient Greek
Philadelphiafil-ə-DEL-fee-əEnglish (Rare)
Alborz-Persian
Joannes-Late Roman