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Discover LudwigThe phrase "a nerve-wracking experience" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to describe a situation that causes a lot of stress or anxiety.
Example: "Waiting for the results of the exam was a nerve-wracking experience for her."
Alternatives: "a stressful ordeal" or "an anxiety-inducing situation."
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Arriving at university can be a nerve-wracking experience.
It was a nerve-wracking experience and I feel a little bit shaken up.
Even in the best of times, a drive along the highway can be a nerve-wracking experience.
Trying to organise an audience with the writer sometimes dubbed the 'High Priestess of Crime' is a nerve-wracking experience.
Meeting President Obama in the flesh would be a nerve-wracking experience for even the most self-assured person.
We went into the studio and I've got massive respect for anyone who does that for a living – it's a nerve-wracking experience!
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The 63-year-old star, who played the title role in "Evita" to great acclaim in both Los Angeles and New York in 1981, recalls a particularly nerve-wracking experience she had one night before the show's now-iconic balcony scene.
Since most people do not have much familiarity with courtroom procedure, this can be an extremely nerve-wracking experience.
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