Why Do We Get ‘Butterflies’ in Our Stomach When Nervous?

Butterflies in the stomach are like a little dance your tummy does when you're nervous. It happens because of something called the fight or flight reaction. When you're nervous, your body sends a message to your stomach telling it to get ready, and that makes your tummy feel all fluttery and wiggly, just like butterflies.

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Examples

  1. Before giving a speech, your tummy starts to flutter like butterflies.
  2. You feel nervous before a big test, and your stomach starts to wiggle around inside.
  3. When you’re about to meet someone special, your tummy feels all wiggly and excited.

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