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/Sounds like "KOHN" (as in "coat") + "EHL" (as in "egg") + "heh" (as in "help") + "SOOS" (as in "soup") + "EHN" (as in "egg") + "LAH" (as in "lava") + "BOH" (as in "boat") + "kah" (as in "car")/

Meaning

To be extremely anxious or scared, holding your breath and silently praying while waiting for something to turn out okay. The literal image is having Jesus in your mouth, heart in your throat, used across Latin America and Spain for any nerve-wracking moment.

Examples

I had my heart in my throat the whole flight because of all the turbulence.

I passed the exam, but I was a nervous wreck until I actually saw my grade.

Goat's milk caramel from Celaya, Guanajuato, with a richer, more intense flavor than regular dulce de leche. It's Mexico's version of caramel spread, and Mexicans defend it fiercely against all competitors.