What is the meaning of the phrase "heart came to my mouth"?

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What is the meaning of the phrase "heart came to my mouth"?

2006-09-21 08:05:18 · 3 answers · asked by man k 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay

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From Freedictionary:

have (one's) heart in (one's) mouth
To be extremely frightened or anxious

2006-09-21 08:13:01 · answer #1 · answered by Yahzmin ♥♥ 4ever 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

It refers to that unmistakeable state of high emotion, usually nervousness, embarrassment or fear - high arousal anyway - where one's heart rate accelerates and blood pressure increases to the point where the pulse is sensed at the back of the throat.

2006-09-21 08:12:09 · answer #2 · answered by CiarᮠM 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋

All choked up, (nervous),

2006-09-21 08:07:28 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋