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break out in a cold sweat

Idiom Fear

Meaning

to suddenly start sweating due to fear or anxiety

Example Sentences

"He broke out in a cold sweat before his job interview."

Related Expressions

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a delicate situation requiring careful diplomacy

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to give someone the necessary information

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Very inexperienced or new at something.

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the complete and unvarnished truth

as wise as an owl

very wise or knowledgeable