Cliché with anxiety or fear; with dread. In fear and trembling, I went into the room to take the test.The witness left the courtroom in fear and trembling.
to shake with fear or anticipation at the thought of something. David trembled at the thought of having to go to Russia by himself.Carl trembled at the idea of winning first place.
to shake or vibrate in response to something like an explosion or an earthquake. The house trembled from the blast.I could feel the bridge trembling from the minor earthquake that I was hearing about on the radio.