beat like a jungle drum

beat like a jungle drum (third-person singular simple present beats like a jungle drum, present participle beating like a jungle drum, simple past beat like a jungle drum, past participle beaten like a jungle drum)

1. (of a heart) To beat very fast, usually because of strong emotions
   • 1964, “Forget Domani”, Norman Newell (lyrics), Riz Ortolani (music), performed by Connie Francis:

     I get so dizzy when you're standing near
     It's not the music that you hear
     My heart is beating like a jungle drum

• jungle drums