A2 — Elementary👁️ Body Parts
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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