Be/feel like jelly
verb
To feel weak or unstable because of fear, nervousness, or physical exhaustion.
After running the marathon, my legs feel like jelly.
Often appears as...
- legs feel like jelly
- hands feel like jelly
Usage tips
Informal
Idiomatic
verb
To feel very relaxed and comfortable.
After the massage, I felt like jelly.
Often appears as...
- feel like jelly after massage
- feel like jelly after soak
Usage tips
Idiomatic
verb
To feel weak or unstable because of fear, nervousness, or physical exhaustion.
After running the marathon, my legs feel like jelly.
Often appears as...
- legs feel like jelly
- hands feel like jelly
Usage tips
Informal
Idiomatic
verb
To feel very relaxed and comfortable.
After the massage, I felt like jelly.
Often appears as...
- feel like jelly after massage
- feel like jelly after soak
Usage tips
Idiomatic
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Emotional State
Use when describing a physical reaction to strong emotions like fear or anxiety.
Before giving my speech, I felt like jelly.
Pro Tip 2/3After Exercise
Commonly used after intense physical activity to describe feelings of exhaustion.
After my first yoga class, my arms felt like jelly.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Literal
It's a metaphorical expression, not describing actual jelly, but a state of weakness.
My whole body felt like jelly after the scare.
Pro Tip 1/3Emotional State
Use when describing a physical reaction to strong emotions like fear or anxiety.
Before giving my speech, I felt like jelly.
Pro Tip 2/3After Exercise
Commonly used after intense physical activity to describe feelings of exhaustion.
After my first yoga class, my arms felt like jelly.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Literal
It's a metaphorical expression, not describing actual jelly, but a state of weakness.
My whole body felt like jelly after the scare.
Pro Tip 1/3Emotional State
Use when describing a physical reaction to strong emotions like fear or anxiety.
Before giving my speech, I felt like jelly.
Pro Tip 2/3After Exercise
Commonly used after intense physical activity to describe feelings of exhaustion.
After my first yoga class, my arms felt like jelly.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Literal
It's a metaphorical expression, not describing actual jelly, but a state of weakness.
My whole body felt like jelly after the scare.
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