keyed up

Meaning: Full of nervous anticipation; anxious; tense.

Language: English

Literally: (Already vivid in English)

Category: Daily Life

More idioms — Daily Life

• kick the bucket — To die.
• not know someone from adam — To be unable to recognize someone because the person is a stranger.
• know the ins and outs — To be familiar with the details and hidden meanings of an activity or situation.
• know the ropes — To be familiar with a task or situation.
• knuckle down — To do one's work seriously; to apply oneself fully; to get busy.
• knuckle under — To submit or give in to pressure.

More English idioms

• kick up one's heels — To have a lively and fun time, usually at a party or dance.
• knock someone for a loop — To shock, surprise, or astound someone.
• not know if one is coming or going — To be confused and disoriented.
• labor of love — Something done out of affection or great interest.
• live in the lap of luxury — To be very comfortable because one is well-off financially.
• last but not least — The final item on a list, but not the least important.

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