be still my beating heart

A form of be still my heart — An admonition to oneself to calm down when overly excited, especially in terms of romantic attraction.

Meanings

verb
  1. alternativeAlternative form of be still my heart.
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APA

be still my beating heart. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/be%20still%20my%20beating%20heart

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“be still my beating heart.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/be%20still%20my%20beating%20heart. Accessed November 5, 2026.

Chicago

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