be still, my beating heart

== English == === Alternative forms === be still my beating heart === Pronunciation === === Verb === be still my heart (idiomatic) An admonition to oneself to calm down when overly excited, especially in terms of romantic attraction. ==== Usage notes ==== In traditional English, this expression was often considered poetic or literary. In contemporary English, the expression is usually used sarcastically to imply that a situation is not nearly as exciting as has been suggested.