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English idioms about emotions
20 idioms native speakers use when they talk about emotions. Meanings, examples and a 10-question quiz right on the page.
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All 20 idioms in this topic
Each has a meaning, five examples and a grammar note.
1over the moonextremely pleased about something2down in the dumpssad and lacking energy for a while3get cold feetto become too nervous to do something you planned4hit the roofto suddenly become extremely angry5have butterflies in your stomachto feel very nervous before something important6on cloud nineextremely happy and excited7cry your eyes outto weep a great deal8keep your coolto stay calm in a difficult moment9drive someone up the wallto make someone very annoyed or angry10head over heelscompletely in love with someone11get something off your chestto say at last what has been worrying you12keep your chin upto stay cheerful in a difficult situation13at the end of your tetherhaving no patience or strength left14let off steamto release strong feelings or energy harmlessly15a weight off your minda relief after a worry has gone16take your breath awayto amaze you with beauty or surprise17hot under the collarangry or embarrassed about something18jump out of your skinto be extremely startled by something sudden19a face like thundera look that shows great anger20have a soft spot forto feel special fondness for someone or something
English Idioms400 idioms in 20 topics — with reviews that keep them from fading
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