avere il cuore in gola
/aˈvɛːre il ˈkwɔːre in ˈɡɔːla/idiomatic expression★Intermediate◆idiom
informal
to have one's heart in one's throat; to be on edge; to be nervous or anxious
Quando ho visto il serpente, avevo il cuore in gola.
When I saw the snake, I had my heart in my throat.
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This expression is used to describe a feeling of anxiety or nervousness, often caused by a frightening or stressful situation.
Related Phrases
avere il cuore leggeroidiom
to feel lighthearted
avere il cuore pesanteidiom
to feel downhearted
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Usage tip
This expression is commonly used in informal conversations.
Dizionario Italiano-Inglese