all of a tremble Definition

tremble
verb, intr trembled, trembling

1. To shake or shudder involuntarily, eg with cold, fear, weakness, etc.

Thesaurus: shake, shiver, shudder, quake.
2. To quiver or vibrate.

Example: The harebells trembled in the wind
Thesaurus: shake, quiver, shiver, shudder, heave, oscillate, quake, vibrate.
3. To feel great fear or anxiety.

Example: trembled at the thought of having another interview

noun

1. A trembling movement; a shudder or tremor.
2. A disease of livestock, especially cattle and sheep, that is characterized by muscular weakness, shaking and constipation.

Form: the trembles

Derivative: trembler
noun

Derivative: trembling
adj, noun

Derivative: tremblingly
adverb

Derivative: trembly

Agitated.

Quivering.

Idiom: all of a tremble

Quivering all over, especially from fear, excitement, etc.

In an extremely agitated state.

Idiom: go in fear and trembling of someone or something

usually facetious
To be extremely afraid of them or it.

Etymology: 14c: from French trembler.