七上八下
考试前他七上八下的，担心自己考不好。
He was nervous and unsettled before the exam, worried about doing poorly.
To feel anxious, nervous, or unsettled, often due to anticipation or uncertainty.
听到这个消息，她的心情七上八下的。
Upon hearing the news, she felt anxious and unsettled.
等待面试结果时，他七上八下的，坐立不安。
While waiting for the interview results, he was nervous and couldn't sit still.
This idiom is commonly used to describe a state of nervousness or emotional turmoil.
Pro Tip
Usage Context
This idiom is commonly used in everyday conversations to describe feelings of nervousness or anxiety.
Word Origin
The idiom combines the numbers seven and eight, which are often used in Chinese to represent instability or fluctuation. The literal meaning of 'seven up, eight down' suggests a lack of balance, metaphorically representing a state of nervousness or anxiety.
Usage Notes
This idiom is often used to describe someone's emotional state when they are feeling anxious or uncertain about something, such as an upcoming event or decision.