Idiom meaning, usage examples, facts

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HAVE ONE'S HEART IN ONE'S MOUTH
to be full of fear or nervous anticipation
HAVE ONE'S HEART IN ONE'S MOUTH
1. He wanted to do the courageous thing, but his heart was in his mouth.
2. My heart was in my mouth when I opened the letter.


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