A2Emotions
Die Nerven liegen blank
To be on edge, extremely tense, or highly irritable; to be at the end of one's tether
In German
Die Nerven liegen blank
Dee NAIR-ven LEE-gen blank
Literal Translation
Literal TranslationThe nerves lie bare
Meaning
MeaningTo be on edge, extremely tense, or highly irritable; to be at the end of one's tether.
Equivalent:"To be on edge / to have frayed nerves"
Example Sentences
Example Sentences- 1
Nach der stressigen Woche liegen ihre Nerven blank.
After the stressful week, her nerves are frayed.
- 2
Bei dem Lärm den ganzen Tag liegen meine Nerven blank.
With all the noise all day, my nerves are on edge.
FAQ
How do you say "To be on edge, extremely tense, or highly irritable; to be at the end of one's tether" in German?
"To be on edge, extremely tense, or highly irritable; to be at the end of one's tether" in German is "Die Nerven liegen blank" (Dee NAIR-ven LEE-gen blank). Example: Nach der stressigen Woche liegen ihre Nerven blank..
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