Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
shake-like-a-leaf
idiomatic expression
/ʃeɪk laɪk ə liːf/
Definition
To tremble or shake uncontrollably, often due to fear or anxiety.
Examples
- When he faced the angry crowd, he began to shake like a leaf.
- She was so scared of the rollercoaster that she shook like a leaf before getting on.
Meaning
The expression describes a physical reaction where a person shakes significantly, resembling the way leaves flutter in the wind. It is commonly used in contexts of extreme nervousness or fright.
Synonyms
- tremble
- quiver
- shiver
