My stomach lurched when I saw him walking towards me.
Useful english dictionary. 2012.
someone's stomach churns — someone’s stomach churns/lurches/tightens/ phrase used for saying that someone suddenly has a strong feeling of fear, shock, or excitement My stomach lurched when I saw him walking towards me. Thesaurus: physical sensations associated with… … Useful english dictionary
someone's stomach tightens — someone’s stomach churns/lurches/tightens/ phrase used for saying that someone suddenly has a strong feeling of fear, shock, or excitement My stomach lurched when I saw him walking towards me. Thesaurus: physical sensations associated with… … Useful english dictionary
stomach — stom|ach1 [ stʌmək ] noun count ** the soft part at the front of your body between your chest and your legs: A horse had kicked her in the stomach. My stomach is getting fat. a. the organ inside this part of your body where food goes when you… … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
stomach — I UK [ˈstʌmək] / US noun [countable] Word forms stomach : singular stomach plural stomachs ** the soft part at the front of your body between your chest and your legs A horse had kicked her in the stomach. My stomach is getting fat. a) the organ… … English dictionary
lurch — I UK [lɜː(r)tʃ] / US [lɜrtʃ] verb [intransitive] Word forms lurch : present tense I/you/we/they lurch he/she/it lurches present participle lurching past tense lurched past participle lurched 1) to move suddenly in a way that is not smooth or… … English dictionary
lurch — lurch1 [lə:tʃ US lə:rtʃ] v 1.) to walk or move suddenly in an uncontrolled or unsteady way lurch forward/to/towards/into etc ▪ Sam hit the gas and the car lurched forward. ▪ He lurched to his feet. 2.) your heart/stomach lurches used to say that… … Dictionary of contemporary English
lurch — lurch1 [ lɜrtʃ ] verb intransitive 1. ) to move suddenly in a way that is not smooth or controlled: Joe lurched drunkenly into the room. The bus finally lurched to a halt outside the school. 2. ) if your heart or stomach lurches, it seems to… … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
lurch — 1 verb (I) 1 to move suddenly forwards or sideways, usually because you cannot control your movements (+ across/into/along etc): Frank lurched back to his seat. | The car lurched forward across the grass. 2 your heart/stomach lurches used to say… … Longman dictionary of contemporary English
lurch — [lɜːtʃ] verb [I] I 1) to move suddenly in a way that is not smooth or controlled 2) if your heart or stomach lurches, it seems to jump suddenly because you are excited or upset II noun [C] lurch [lɜːtʃ] a sudden uncontrolled movement • leave sb… … Dictionary for writing and speaking English
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