have heart in mouth


have (one's) heart in (one's) mouth

To feel very nervous or anxious. I had my heart in my mouth as I waited for the ambulance to arrive.See also: have, heart, mouth

have one's heart in one's mouth

Fig. to feel strongly emotional about someone or something. (See also one's heart is in one's mouth.) I had my heart in my mouth when I heard the national anthem.See also: have, heart, mouth

have (one's) heart in (one's) mouth

To be extremely frightened or anxious.See also: have, heart, mouth