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
PuckPUK (English)Anglo-Saxon Mythology, Dutch
Mao (1)mah-oJapanese
Aeron (2)-Welsh Mythology
Elissa (2)-English
Ryotaṙyo:-tahJapanese
Caecilia-German, Ancient Roman