German idioms
What does “Das Herz rutscht in die Hose” mean?
Das Herz rutscht in die Hose
Word for word
The heart slips into the trousers
What it really means
To be gripped by sudden fear and lose your nerve at the decisive moment. Used before exams, speeches and frights.
How we say it in English
One's heart sinks
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