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
Lewi-Biblical Hebrew
Cleon-Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Malina (1)-Scottish
Bongani-Southern African, Zulu
IrmtrudEERM-trootGerman
BÉIbhinnBAY-vin, BE-veenIrish