little flutter

Examples (10)

• His heart gave a little flutter as the ladder slipped.
• She felt a little flutter of excitement when his name was called.
• The captured bird gave a little flutter of its wings before settling down.
• A little flutter of the curtain was the only sign of the open window.
• There was a little flutter of panic in the crowd when the lights went out.
• He dismissed her concerns with a little flutter of his hands.
• A little flutter of her eyelashes told me she wasn't truly asleep.
• The surprise guest's arrival caused a little flutter of conversation.
• As the first snowflake fell, it made a little flutter in the air.
• I always get a little flutter in my stomach before a big presentation.