Meaning of the word "your heart skips a beat" in English

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your heart skips a beat

US /jʊər hɑːrt skɪps ə biːt/
UK /jʊər hɑːrt skɪps ə biːt/
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Idiom

1.

to feel a sudden shock, surprise, or excitement

Example:
When I saw him after all these years, my heart skipped a beat.
The sudden loud noise made my heart skip a beat.
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