My friend is a nervous nellie whenever he has to speak in public.

Her Nervous-Nellie reaction to the sudden noise made everyone in the room pause.

Don't be such a nervous Nellie about the interview; you've prepared well.

The nice Nellies volunteered to decorate the community center for the holiday.

You might ask me to cover your shift, but not on your nellie — I already have plans.

If you expect me to cover your mistakes, not on your Nellie—I won't take the blame.

Despite the team's progress, the negative Nellies kept predicting failure.

The high nellies arrived late but expected everyone to wait for them.

The coach reassured the Nervous Nellies on the team that a few mistakes wouldn't cost them the game.

Don't be nervous Nellies about the presentation; we've rehearsed enough.