风声鹤唳
fēng​shēng​hè​lì

jittery

  • created sense approved 风声鹤唳/風聲鶴唳 · fēng​shēng​hè​lì · jittery

    风声鹤唳 / 風聲鶴唳

    fēng​shēng​hè​lì

    jittery

    to be in a state of extreme nervousness or panic, easily spooked by the slightest sound or movement

    战退的士兵在逃亡途中风声鹤唳，一点风吹草动都让他们感到惊恐。

    idiom

    created sense