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Rahul was so excited before the competition that he had butterflies in his stomach.

What does the phrase 'butterflies in the stomach' mean?

A

an uneasy feeling in the stomach caused by excitement

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eating butterflies

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C

feeling very happy

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D

being very calm

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Solution

The correct option is A an uneasy feeling in the stomach caused by excitement
 When one is nervous or excited, it can cause an uneasy feeling in the stomach. This feeling is described as having 'butterflies in the stomach'.

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