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Einem geht die Düse

In German

Einem geht die Düse

INE-em gayt dee DY-ze
🇬🇧 English
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📖 Literal Translation
The nozzle goes to someone
💡 Meaning
To be extremely scared or nervous, especially before a performance or difficult task. (Informal)
🌍 Equivalent:"To have stage fright / to be very nervous"

Example Sentences

1

Vor dem entscheidenden Spiel ging ihm ganz schön die Düse.

Before the decisive match, he was really nervous.

2

Mir geht die Düse, ich muss gleich eine Präsentation halten.

I'm really nervous; I have to give a presentation soon.

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