浮き足
Meanings
Noun
1. standing on the balls of the feet; unsteady step
2. being unsettled; being restless; being ready to flee
3. high volatility (in the market); severe fluctuation
Other spellings
浮足
Kanji used
Pitch accent
うきあし
Composed of
Examples1
初めて の 試合 で 緊張 から か 浮き足 立っていた。
During my first match, I was on edge and fidgety, probably because I was so nervous.