have the shakes



have 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 10 years, but I still had the shakes when I gave my speech to the packed auditorium. I'm trying to get sober and haven't had a drink in four days, but I've been having the shakes something fierce.
See also: have, shake

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
WilhelmVIL-helm (German), VEEL-khelm (Polish)German, Polish, Ancient Germanic
Leatrice-English
Abiramə-BIE-rəm (English)Biblical
Wiktoriaveek-TAWR-yahPolish
Nedelcho-Bulgarian
CandidaKAN-di-də (English)Late Roman, English