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Q: What is the meaning of this idiom to have your heart in your mouth?

Definition of heart in ones mouth informal. : to be very excited or nervous about something anticipated He waited for her arrival with his heart in his mouth. You sure dont seem relaxed—in fact, it seems like your heart is in your mouth.

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used for saying that someone should do something, especially spend money, to show that they mean what they say instead of just talking about it
The company claims to care about the environment, but it should put its money where its mouth is.
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Definition and synonyms of put your money where your mouth is from the online English dictionary from Macmillan Education.

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What does this mean put your money where your mouth is?

: to give or spend money or take some action in order to do or support something that one has been talking about It's time for the mayor to put his money where his mouth is and increase funding for schools.

Who came up with put your money where your mouth is?

Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is (song).

What does home is where the heart is mean?

Meaning: Your home will always be the place for which you feel the deepest affection, no matter where you are.

What is the meaning of this idiom to have your heart in your mouth?

Definition of heart in one's mouth informal. : to be very excited or nervous about something anticipated He waited for her arrival with his heart in his mouth. You sure don't seem relaxed—in fact, it seems like your heart is in your mouth.