Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
have-one's-heart-in-one's-mouth
idiom
ˈhæv wʌnz hɑrt ɪn wʌnz maʊθ
Definition
To feel intense anxiety or fear.
Examples
- When she heard the news about the test results, she had her heart in her mouth.
- As the roller coaster climbed higher, I could feel my heart in my mouth.
- During the job interview, I had my heart in my mouth the entire time.
Meaning
This expression describes a state of nervousness or apprehension, as if one’s heart is racing with worry.
Synonyms
- have butterflies in one’s stomach
- be on edge
- feel apprehensive
