give a lurch

Frequency: 6.85.5 per million words

Often used for the heart or stomach moving suddenly due to fear or excitement.

lurchVERB + lurch

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give

Examples (10)

  • Her heart gave a lurch when she saw him.
  • My stomach gave a lurch as the roller coaster plummeted.
  • A sudden thought made his heart give a lurch of apprehension.
  • Every time the car swerved, her stomach gave a lurch.
  • His heart gave a lurch of hope at the unexpected news.
  • The unexpected sound made my stomach give a lurch.
  • Did your heart give a lurch when you heard the verdict?
  • Watching the movie, her stomach gave a lurch at the scary scene.
  • The old house settling always makes my heart give a lurch.
  • Even after all these years, seeing him still makes my heart give a lurch.