to have butterflies, avoir l'estomac noué ? From WordReference
Don't get me started, Ne me lance pas là-dessus ?
You must have freaked out, Tu as dû piquer une crise ? From WordReference
Finally, could I use gâcher instead of gaspiller in this context ?
Bonjour Frank,
1. Yes you could, but it indicates a more anxious, dread-like feeling.
2. Yes, good alternative
3. No, too strong
'piquer une crise' is to lose it and have a meltdown, equivalent to a tantrum in the case of a child, unsuitable for an exam.
4. No, gâcher used with temps doesn't work here
Bonne Continuation !
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