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Be/feel like jelly

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Emotional StatePlay
Use when describing a physical reaction to strong emotions like fear or anxiety. SlideBefore giving my speech, I felt like jelly.
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After ExercisePlay
Commonly used after intense physical activity to describe feelings of exhaustion. SlideAfter my first yoga class, my arms felt like jelly.
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Not LiteralPlay
It's a metaphorical expression, not describing actual jelly, but a state of weakness. SlideMy whole body felt like jelly after the scare.
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