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Discover LudwigThe phrase "act nervous" is grammatically correct and commonly used in written English.
It can be used to describe someone's behavior or actions as being indicative of nervousness or anxiety. Here are a few examples: - She tried to act nervous and fidgety, hoping no one would suspect she had planned the surprise party. - The actor's ability to convincingly act nervous on stage was praised by critics. - He couldn't help but act nervous when meeting his girlfriend's parents for the first time. - Sarah could feel her heart racing and her palms sweating as she tried to act nervous about her upcoming presentation. - The witness's attempts to act nervous and avoid eye contact only made the jury more suspicious of his testimony.
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Some say that dogs can't see darker faces as well, and so act nervous or hostile.
If you act nervous, then they'll pick up on it and get nervous".
Act nervous.
Act nervous and scared.
Don't act nervous.
Whatever you do don't act nervous!
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