give a flutter
Frequency: 5.01.2 per million words
Used when a body part, especially the heart, makes a quick, light movement.
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Examples (10)
- His heart gave a little flutter as the ladder slipped a couple of inches.
- The unexpected news gave her heart a sudden flutter of excitement.
- When she saw him approaching, her pulse gave a nervous flutter.
- The thought of the upcoming interview gave his stomach a worried flutter.
- Her heart gave a quick flutter when the phone rang unexpectedly.
- The romantic scene in the movie gave her heart a gentle flutter.
- His heartbeat gave an anxious flutter before the important presentation.
- The surprise announcement gave everyone's hearts a collective flutter.
- Her pulse gave a rapid flutter as she waited for the results.
- The sudden movement gave his heart a startled flutter of fear.