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The mind doing a slow pendulum impression while the deadline taps its foot.
means Being unable to settle on a decision or belief, swinging between options or losing steadiness.
from From Old Norse vafra, to flicker or move unsteadily — the same root that gives us a flame wavering before it gutters out.
Flame kinOriginally described trembling light, not trembling minds.
Wave illusionUnrelated to ocean waves despite the spelling tease.
Voice tooA wavering tone betrays nerves before words do.