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in fear and trembling in fear and tremblingExperiencing great fear and worry. Carrie's been in fear and trembling waiting for the doctor to call with her test results. After hearing his enemy's threats, Tom was obviously in fear and trembling.See also: and, fear, tremblein fear and tremblingCliché with anxiety or fear; with dread. In fear and trembling, I went into the room to take the test. The witness left the courtroom in fear and trembling.See also: and, fear, tremblein fear and ˈtrembling (of somebody/something) (written) feeling very frightened or anxious: They lived in fear and trembling of being discovered by the police.See also: and, fear, tremble |