Her quiet voice seemed to act like an anodyne on Peter's jangled nerves.
Two weeks ago, she proved she was not immune to a case of jangled nerves.
The difficulties of recovery have left jangled nerves, but there is also a sense of opportunity.
What blessed safety-valve was this through which his jangled nerves might find some outlet.
Even the dip in interest rates last week did not calm jangled nerves.
Archer started when he heard a sharp knock against the dressing room door, then forced his jangled nerves back under control.
He went so far as to suggest that an independent editorial board might be just the thing to calm jangled nerves.
Paul took a deep breath and counted to ten, trying to gain control of his jangled nerves.
And finally they arrived at their destination, with nothing to show for their trip but a few jangled nerves.
A good walk and a friendly chat would be welcome to his jangled nerves.