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
GrÉTaGRAY-taw (Hungarian)Hungarian, Icelandic
ValÉRiane-French
Sissinnguaq-Native American, Greenlandic
Annunziataahn-noon-TSYAH-tahItalian
PilviPEEL-veeFinnish
Langston['læŋstən]