If students are nervous about oral argument, the professor can ask them to think about how qualified they are to deliver the presentation. (slaw.ca)
A dog who's nervous because he's home alone may mark furniture or walls to reassure himself that everything is all right. (animals.howstuffworks.com)
I spoke with a client yesterday who was a nervous wreck about an upcoming presentation, so I asked her what the worse possible outcome may be. (inc.com)