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Hey wordsters,
As the thread title suggests...I want an ambiguous word that expresses trepedation and excitememt at future prospects. Cheers for all help!
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anxiety, fear, apprehension, tense desire, butterfly
----please, draw me a sheep----
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Hmmmn. you must mean "fear and trembling." Can't do better than that.
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How about the phrase butterflies in ones stomach? Luke hinted at it, but let's lay it out in full.
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A-tremble? [half stealing from Miss A] If you're looking for one single word, that is. The phrase on pins and needles comes to mind. Welcome.
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Thanks for the suggestions. I'm a little disappointed I can't find a single word, as muh as I like the proposed idioms. Thanks for the help!
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on tenterhooks (that's two words, but..)
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