To give/have butterflies. What is like?
Hello italki people)
I know that to have butterflies means not to feel good, to be scared of something and it's related to your stomach.
But I wanted to clarify what is like exactly? Can I hear a sound coming out of a stomach?

And If I say as in "Man, as I see you're having butterflies". it means that I see he is afraid, nervous and I hear his stomach's sound. Is it right?
Thank you.

Question

To give/have butterflies. What is like?
Hello italki people) 
I know that to have butterflies means not to feel good, to be scared of something and it's related to your stomach.
But I wanted to clarify what is like exactly? Can I hear a sound coming out of a stomach?

And If I say as in "Man, as I see you're having butterflies". it means that I see he is afraid, nervous and I hear his stomach's sound. Is it right?
Thank you.

Answer

If someone else notices that you are nervous, that you are having butterflies in your stomach, a sound from the stomach is not required. From my experience, when I notice people who are nervous, I usually don't hear any noise from their stomachs. However, in some instances, it could be possible. It depends on how nervous someone is.

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We always use the full phrase: "to have butterflies in your stomach". Half the phrase has the literal meaning: you have a collection of insects.

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It's just a body reaction that causes a "fluttery" feeling in your stomach. I believe it has something to do with the blood flow. You can't see or hear it. I'm sure you've experienced it when you've been nervous or someone you like walks into the room.

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