emotions
Phrases (1)
Idioms (75)
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go through the roof
CEFR B2to rise very quickly to a very high level; or to become extremely angry
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touchy-feely
CEFR C1showing emotions or physical affection openly, sometimes in a way that seems excessive
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the high point
CEFR B1the best or most enjoyable part of an event or period
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kicking and screaming
CEFR B2strongly unwilling and protesting while being forced to do something
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swings and roundabouts
CEFR C1a situation where advantages and disadvantages balance out (British)
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dear to one's heart
CEFR B2very important to someone and loved deeply
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get carried away
CEFR B2to become so excited or involved that you lose control
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jump up and down
CEFR B2to react with strong excitement or anger about something
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happily ever after
CEFR B1living a happy life forever, especially as the end of a story
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throw up one's hands
CEFR B2to show that you give up or feel helpless about something
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on cloud nine
CEFR B1Extremely happy and delighted.
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add fuel to the fire
CEFR B2To make a bad situation or an argument worse.
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give someone the cold shoulder
CEFR B2To deliberately ignore or be unfriendly toward someone.
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cry over spilled milk
CEFR B2To waste time being upset about something that has already happened and cannot be changed.
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pull yourself together
CEFR B2To regain control of your emotions and calm down.
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rain on someone's parade
CEFR B2To spoil someone's plans or happiness.
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get under someone's skin
CEFR B2To irritate or annoy someone deeply.
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wear your heart on your sleeve
CEFR B2To show your feelings openly rather than hiding them.
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have a chip on your shoulder
CEFR C1to carry lasting resentment and be easily offended because you feel you were treated unfairly
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blow off steam
CEFR B1to release pent-up energy or emotion through some activity
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fly off the handle
CEFR B2to lose one's temper suddenly and uncontrollably
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come to terms with
CEFR B2to gradually accept and emotionally deal with a difficult reality
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pull a face
CEFR B2to make an unusual facial expression that shows dislike, surprise, or amusement
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get the better of
CEFR B2to defeat someone or gain control over a person or feeling
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strike a chord
CEFR B2to cause a strong feeling of recognition or emotional connection
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over the moon
CEFR B1extremely happy or delighted
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pissed off
CEFR B2very angry or irritated about something
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one of those things
CEFR B2an odd or unfortunate situation accepted as unavoidable and not worth further explanation
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get on someone's nerves
CEFR B1to repeatedly irritate or annoy someone
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get a grip
CEFR B2regain composure and think calmly after becoming upset
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sick and tired
CEFR B1extremely annoyed with someone or something and unwilling to tolerate it any longer
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think the world of
CEFR B2admire or care for someone or something very deeply
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lose face
CEFR B2lose other people's respect through public embarrassment or humiliation
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hit home
CEFR B2make someone fully understand or feel the importance of something
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sour grapes
CEFR C1disparaging something desirable after failing to obtain it
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for the hell of it
CEFR B2for amusement or impulse rather than for any serious purpose
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in cold blood
CEFR C1deliberately and without compassion, especially when committing violence or cruelty
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breathe down someone's neck
CEFR B2to monitor someone so closely that they feel pressured or uncomfortable
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on top of the world
CEFR B1Feeling exceptionally happy and satisfied, especially after a success.
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give someone the creeps
CEFR B2To make someone feel distinctly uneasy, frightened, or repelled.
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hope against hope
CEFR B2To continue wishing for a good result even when it seems almost impossible.
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keep a straight face
CEFR B2To remain serious and avoid smiling or laughing in an amusing or awkward moment.
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light at the end of the tunnel
CEFR B2A sign that a difficult period may soon improve or end.
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cold comfort
CEFR C1Consolation that offers little real relief in a painful or difficult situation.
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grin and bear it
CEFR B2to put up with something unpleasant while suppressing complaints and maintaining a smile
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crocodile tears
CEFR C1an outward show of sadness that is false or insincere
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at a loss for words
CEFR B2unable to express yourself because an emotional or confusing moment leaves you speechless
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high and mighty
CEFR B2behaving in an arrogant, self-important way toward other people
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cut loose
CEFR B1to abandon restraint and behave freely or wildly
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touch a nerve
CEFR B2to provoke a strong reaction by raising a sensitive or painful subject
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go bananas
CEFR B1to become wildly excited, angry, or otherwise out of control
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live a lie
CEFR B2to hide your true identity, beliefs, or feelings by living dishonestly
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do someone's head in
CEFR C1to cause intense mental strain, frustration, or irritation
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green with envy
CEFR B1feeling extremely jealous of what another person has
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not a pretty sight
CEFR B1someone or something that looks upsetting, embarrassing, or unpleasant
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with bated breath
CEFR B2while waiting with intense eagerness or anxiety for something to happen
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full of beans
CEFR B2bursting with cheerful energy and enthusiasm
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hot under the collar
CEFR B2noticeably irritated or angry
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forbidden fruit
CEFR B2something made more tempting by being off-limits or socially taboo
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perish the thought
CEFR C1used as an emphatic rejection of an idea considered intolerable
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down in the dumps
CEFR B2feeling sad, discouraged, or low in spirits
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on tenterhooks
CEFR C1anxiously waiting in suspense because the outcome is uncertain
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hate someone's guts
CEFR B2to feel an extremely strong hatred for someone
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drive someone up the wall
CEFR B1to make someone feel extremely annoyed or frustrated
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put a damper on
CEFR B2to make an event or mood less enjoyable and exciting
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bite someone's head off
CEFR B2to answer someone with sudden and often unjustified anger
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twist the knife
CEFR B2to deliberately make an already painful situation feel even worse
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blow someone's mind
CEFR B2to astonish someone with something highly surprising or impressive
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rub someone the wrong way
CEFR B2to irritate or offend a person, often without intending to
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take the wind out of someone's sails
CEFR B2to suddenly weaken a person's confidence, excitement, or determination
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raise the roof
CEFR B1to create an extremely loud commotion through celebration or protest
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throw a wobbly
CEFR C1to have a sudden angry or distressed outburst and lose self-control
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champ at the bit
CEFR B2to feel intensely ready to begin after being forced to wait
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whoop it up
CEFR B2to enjoy oneself at a noisy, exuberant celebration
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hit the bottle
CEFR B2to begin drinking alcohol heavily, often in response to personal distress
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