(one's) heart is in (one's) boots In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "(one's) heart is in (one's) boots", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Julia Huong calendar 2021-11-02 04:11

Meaning of (one's) heart is in (one's) boots

(one's) heart is in (one's) boots British idiom UK informal

To feel sad or nervous.

Jane's heart was in her boots after her grandpa had passed away.

Mary's heart was in her boots to hear that they'd split up.

My mother's heart is always in her boots if we don't go home on time.

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