break out in a cold sweat

[angliholic]

When will you break out in a cold sweat?
I'll break out in a cold sweat if I've to speak in public and don't know what to talk about.




Hi,

Do both of the above sound right? What does "break out in a cold sweat" mean exactly? Thanks.

 

[shalstudent]

--I feel, When do you break out in a cold sweat? sounds better.

--Second option sounds right to me.

--"Break out in cold sweat" means feeling terrified or nervous. This expression refers to prespiring accompanied by feeling of cold due to fear.

 

[angliholic]

Thanks, Shalstudent.
Got it.