Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
heart-in-your-mouth
idiomatic expression
/hɑrt ɪn jʊər maʊθ/
Definition
A feeling of intense nervousness or fear.
Examples
- When I saw the car coming towards me, I felt my heart-in-your-mouth.
- Standing on the edge of the cliff gave me a real heart-in-your-mouth moment.
- Her heart was in her mouth when the teacher called her name unexpectedly.
Meaning
When someone is extremely anxious, worried, or frightened, they may experience a sensation often described as ‘heart-in-your-mouth.’ It’s a figurative way to express how anxiety can affect one’s physical state.
Synonyms
- nervous
- anxious
- scared
- frightened
