have butterflies in one's stomach

Verb

To experience a certain “fluttery” physical sensation in a person's stomach, associated with nervousness, uncertainty, anxiety, or apprehension.

Japanese Meaning

緊張や不安、期待などで胸やお腹に感じる『蝶が舞うような』不思議な感覚を味わう状態。 / 大事な場面や初対面のときに、身体が震えるほどの不安や緊張を感じる様子。 / 心理的な緊張から、心もお腹もざわつく感じになる状態。

It's normal to have butterflies in one's stomach before a big interview.

大事な面接の前に緊張してお腹がドキドキするのは普通です。

Sense（1）

To experience a certain “fluttery” physical sensation in a person's stomach, associated with nervousness, uncertainty, anxiety, or apprehension.

Kevin had butterflies in his stomach every time he saw Chrissy.

has butterflies in one's stomach

（ present singular third-person ）

having butterflies in one's stomach

（ participle present ）

had butterflies in one's stomach

（ participle past ）

had butterflies in one's stomach

（ past ）