break out in a cold sweat

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

Idiom Fear

Meaning

to suddenly start sweating due to fear or anxiety

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

A pause in work or during an activity or event.

moisture exuded through the pores of the skin, typically as a reaction to heat, physical exertion, f...

having a low temperature; lacking warmth; unfriendly

moving or appearing away from the inside or center; not at home or present

what people do is more important than what they say

to accuse someone of being responsible for something bad.

a group that works efficiently and smoothly together

to be deeply attracted or infatuated with someone

the secret is revealed

to think very hard about something