jangled nerves

noun

: a nervous and upset state

He took a deep breath to try to calm his jangled nerves.

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In response to these mysterious events — and to soothe the crew’s jangled nerves — Friedkin called in a priest to bless the set. —

Katie Rife, EW.com, 13 Oct. 2024

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