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.