This expression means that you're really scared or anxious about something.

The ancient Greek poet Homer used the phrase

thousands of years ago when he wrote the

famous poem "The lliad"  and people have been using it ever since.

When your heart starts pounding so much that

you can feel a Thumping in your throat,

it may feel like you "have your heart in your

mouth. "But the good news is that your heart

can't move into your throat, mouth,or anywhere else. It stays put!

Reviewed by Mary L. Gavin