B2 — Upper Intermediate👁️ Body Parts
Avere i nervi a fior di pelle
To have one's nerves on edge
Literal Translation
"To have nerves at the surface of the skin"
What it means
To have one's nerves on edge. Describes a state of heightened sensitivity and irritability, where the smallest thing can provoke a reaction.
Example in context
"Dopo quella settimana di stress aveva i nervi a fior di pelle."
"After that stressful week her nerves were on edge."
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