The earth moved under my feet

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What is the meaning of the expression "The earth moved under my feet" ?

Mister Micawber · Accepted Answer

I had an epiphany; I fell in love; I had a strong emotional experience.

Dimsumexpress · Answer

Actually, this is the main verse in a great song in the 70's by Carol King. The verse means exactly like Mr. MM described.

I feel the earth move under my feet
I feel the sky tumbling down
I feel my heart start to trembling
Whenever you're around

Oh baby When I see your face
Mellow as the month of May
Oh darling I cant stand it
When you look at me that way

I feel the earth move under my feet
I feel the sky tumbling down
I feel my heart start to trembling
Whenever you're around

Oh darling When you're near me
And you tenderly call my name
I know that, My emotions
Are something I just cant tame
Ive just got to have you baby

I feel the earth move under my feet
I feel the sky tumbling down
I feel the earth move under my feet
I feel the sky tumbling down

I just lose control
Down to my very soul
I get hot and cold all over

I feel the earth move under my feet
I feel the sky tumbling down
tumbling down, tumbling down...

Debpriya De · Answer

Can I use it to suggest that I was extremely shocked ?

Dimsumexpress · Answer

I've never come across that usage though.... So I'd say not.

Anonymous · Answer

Hello,

thanks for your suggestion.

is it possible to advise a nice idiom that would express a suddent and great shock.

dimsumexpressI've never come across that usage though.. So I'd say not.

Mister Micawber · Answer

I was knocked off my feet.

I was speechless.

I was gobsmacked.

The earth moved under my feet

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