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"Have one's heart in one's throat" literally means "avoir le cœur dans la gorge."
have one's heart in one's throat
A verb phrase is a group of words that functions as a verb in a sentence to convey an action, condition, or state (e.g., jeter un sort, avoir faim).
1. (idiom) (to be extremely nervous)
An idiom is a phrase with a meaning different from the literal meaning of the separate words that make it up (e.g., break a leg).
a. avoir la gorge serrée (figurative)
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning (e.g., to pull someone's leg).
Julian had his heart in his throat before proposing.Julian avait la gorge serrée avant de faire sa demande en mariage.
b. retenir son souffle (figurative)
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning (e.g., to pull someone's leg).
The fans had their hearts in their throats during the final minutes of the game.Les supporters ont retenu leur souffle pendant les dernières minutes du match.
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