get the shakes



get the shakes

To tremble or shake involuntarily, as due to fear, unease, anxiety, or a reaction to (or withdrawal from) a substance, such as caffeine, drugs, or alcohol. I've been doing public speaking for ten years, but I still get the shakes before going out in front of a large audience. I'm trying to get sober and haven't had a drink in four days, but I've been getting the shakes something fierce.
See also: get, shake

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
MaynardMAY-nərdEnglish
Floy[flɔi]
Ruth (1)ROOTH (English), ROOT (German)English, German, Dutch, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, Spanish, Biblical, Biblical Latin
Ashtoreth-Biblical, Near Eastern Mythology
Iona (1)ie-ON-ə (English)English, Scottish
Toirdhealbhach-Irish