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Avere il cuore che batte forte

To have one's heart pounding

Literal Translation

"To have one's heart beating strongly"

What it means

To have one's heart pounding. Describes the physical sensation of a racing heart due to excitement, nervousness, or anticipation.

Example in context

"Prima del discorso aveva il cuore che batteva forte."

"Before the speech her heart was pounding."

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