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heart skips a beat

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your heart skips a beat also your heart stands still
you are suddenly surprised, excited, or frightened Ben walked into the room and her heart skipped a beat. When the shark came toward us, my heart stood still.
See also: beat, heart, skip


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VCR celebrates the romance of the pre-DVD era, while Heart Skips A Beat lives up to its title with a stuttering rhythm track and minimal instrumentation.
Your heart skips a beat, the stomach becomes knotted and hairs stand on end through sheer terror.
Ches's heart skips a beat when they share a kiss in the school play, Moss Side Story.
 
 
 
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