조마조마하다, 긴장되다 = get butterflies in one's stomach

▶ get butterflies in one's stomach(가슴이 조마조마하다/(긴장으로) 속이 울렁울렁하다) : 이 표현의 유래가 정확히 알려진 바는 없지만, 긴장으로 호르몬 분비가 증가해서 속이 울렁울렁하거나 파닥파닥하는 느낌을 갖게 되는 것을 표현한 데서 유래했다는 설이 가장 유력합니다. Claire: Jenny, are you nervous? Jenny, 긴장돼? Jenny: Yes, I have butterflies in my stomach just thinking of having a job interview tomorrow. 응, 내일 있을 면접을 생각만해도 속이 울렁울렁거려.

▶ 29. Uncovering the Rumor Louise: I just opened the meeting, Bob. Bob: Oh, great. Thank you, Louise. Please remind me what the first item on the agenda is. Louise: Making a hot new item for the COEX Fair next Friday. Bob: Oh gosh. You know, I’ve been feeling pressure as a manager to create an environment that’s relaxed and supportive for my staff, to help make everyone more creative and productive. But… well… it’s really awful talking about the situation we're in… Yes. We are all facing an urgent situation now. This is a very significant moment for us. We have to make this new project a success or we are all in big trouble. Sheldon: Here it comes... Dr. Wali: What? Is that all true? Oh, no. My mom is going to be so upset to hear that I'm getting the sack…. And I have no interest in going back home now. Bob: Dr. Wali, everyone, please come to order. The time my staff is in trouble! Ha! That will be the day… Dr. Wali: Bob, as you know, I’ve given my youth to this company. I am getting butterflies in my stomach just by watching this unfold. So Bobby, you promise my job will be safe?