sweat bricks: meaning & examples

Meanings:

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  • To feel extremely nervous, anxious, or fearful, often to the point of physical discomfort.
  • To worry intensely about an outcome or impending event.

  Examples

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  • I was sweating bricks before giving my presentation to the board.

    Estaba sudando la gota gorda antes de dar mi presentación ante la junta.

  • She sweats bricks every time she has to speak publicly, despite years of experience.

    Ella se pone muy nerviosa cada vez que tiene que hablar en público, a pesar de sus años de experiencia.

  • They were sweating bricks while waiting for the exam results to be posted online.

    Estaban muy nerviosos esperando que publicaran los resultados del examen en línea.