B1 — Intermediate👁️ Body Parts
Avere il cuore in gola
To have one's heart in one's mouth
Literal Translation
"To have one's heart in one's throat"
What it means
To have one's heart in one's mouth. Describes intense anxiety, fear, or excitement. Used in both negative (fear) and positive (anticipation) contexts.
Example in context
"Mentre aspettavo i risultati dell'esame, avevo il cuore in gola."
"While waiting for the exam results, my heart was in my mouth."
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