feel a flutter

Frequency: 6.55.1 per million words

To experience a feeling of nervous excitement.

flutterVERB + flutter

Categories:

feel

Examples (10)

  • She felt a flutter of excitement as she opened the acceptance letter.
  • Every time he looks at me, I feel a flutter in my stomach.
  • The actor felt a flutter of nerves right before the curtain went up.
  • I know I will feel a flutter of anticipation when they announce the winner.
  • Did you feel a flutter of panic when you realized you were lost?
  • Whenever my phone buzzes, I feel a little flutter, hoping it's a message from her.
  • He felt a sudden flutter of apprehension as the strange car pulled into his driveway.
  • If I were to meet my favorite author, I would definitely feel a flutter of excitement.
  • Feeling a flutter of hope, she clicked the refresh button on the results page.
  • The young musician felt a flutter in his chest as he stepped onto the grand stage.