flop sweat
The term "flop sweat" is commonly used in performance contexts to describe the physical manifestation of anxiety, particularly the fear of failure.
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Definition
B2Performance
(slang)Excessive perspiration caused by nervousness, often due to the fear of failing in front of an audience.
Example
- Before his big speech, he was drenched in flop sweat.
B2General
(slang)Intense sweating triggered by anxiety or panic in high-pressure situations.
Example
- She felt the flop sweat start to form as she faced the interview panel.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "flop sweat":
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