A2Emotions
Einem geht die Pumpe
In German
Einem geht die Pumpe
INE-em gayt dee PUM-pe
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📖 Literal Translation
The pump goes to someone
💡 Meaning
To be extremely nervous or anxious, often with a racing heart. (Informal)
🌍 Equivalent:"To have one's heart pounding / to be very nervous"
Example Sentences
1
Vor der Prüfung ging ihm ganz schön die Pumpe.
Before the exam, his heart was really pounding.
2
Mir geht die Pumpe, wenn ich an die Präsentation denke.
My heart is pounding when I think about the presentation.