B1💬 Everyday Life
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 / to be terrified
Example in context
"Aspettando i risultati, avevo il cuore in gola."
"While waiting for the results, my heart was in my mouth."
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