one's heart stands still



one's heart stands still

Fig. one's heart (figuratively) stops beating because of strong emotions. When I first saw you, my heart stood still. My heart will stand still until you answer.
See also: heart, stand, still

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Gaspargah-SPAHR (Spanish)Spanish, Portuguese, Judeo-Christian Legend
Alda (2)AHL-dahLimburgish
Darius[də'raiəs]
Utu-Near Eastern Mythology
Sydney['sidni]
DÉSirÉEde-zee-REFrench