| 草木皆兵 | cǎo mù jiē bīng  |
a state of extreme nervousness;
every bush and tree looks like an enemy—a state of extreme nervousness,as if surrounded by enemies;
apprehend danger in every sound
every bush and tree looks like an enemy—a state of extreme nervousness,as if surrounded by enemies;
apprehend danger in every sound
一草一木都象是兵。东晋时，秦国苻坚率兵攻打东晋，到达淝水，前锋部队失利。苻坚登上寿阳城了望，看到八公山上的草木，都象是晋国兵士，心里很害怕。后用来形容人在惊慌时精神紧张不安，疑神疑鬼。
