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
Ryouṙyo:Japanese
Sydney['sidni]
SteveSTEEVEnglish
KolbyKOL-beeEnglish (Modern)
Chingis-Mongolian
Bache['beitʃ]