A2 — Elementary😤 Emotions
Avere le farfalle nello stomaco
To have butterflies in one's stomach
Literal Translation
"To have butterflies in the stomach"
What it means
To feel nervous excitement, especially before an important event or when in love
Example in context
"Ho le farfalle nello stomaco prima del colloquio."
"I have butterflies in my stomach before the interview."
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