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