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have heart stand still

have one's heart stand still

Fig. an expression said when one's heart (figuratively) stops beating because one is shocked or is feeling strong emotions. I had my heart stand still once when I was overcome with joy. Lovers—at least the ones in love songs—usually say their hearts stood still.
See also: have, heart, stand, still

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Carlottakahr-LOT-tahItalian
ÁStrÍ&Eth;R-Ancient Scandinavian
Kastor-Greek Mythology
SzonjaSON-yawHungarian
LaoiseLEE-shaIrish
Iona[ai'əunə]
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