emotions

Idioms (75)

• go through the roof Informal · CEFR B2
  to rise very quickly to a very high level; or to become extremely angry
• touchy-feely Informal · CEFR C1
  showing emotions or physical affection openly, sometimes in a way that seems excessive
• the high point Neutral · CEFR B1
  the best or most enjoyable part of an event or period
• kicking and screaming Informal · CEFR B2
  strongly unwilling and protesting while being forced to do something
• swings and roundabouts Informal · CEFR C1
  a situation where advantages and disadvantages balance out (British)
• dear to one's heart Neutral · CEFR B2
  very important to someone and loved deeply
• get carried away Informal · CEFR B2
  to become so excited or involved that you lose control
• jump up and down Informal · CEFR B2
  to react with strong excitement or anger about something
• happily ever after Informal · CEFR B1
  living a happy life forever, especially as the end of a story
• throw up one's hands Neutral · CEFR B2
  to show that you give up or feel helpless about something
• on cloud nine Informal · CEFR B1
  Extremely happy and delighted.
• add fuel to the fire Neutral · CEFR B2
  To make a bad situation or an argument worse.
• give someone the cold shoulder Informal · CEFR B2
  To deliberately ignore or be unfriendly toward someone.
• cry over spilled milk Informal · CEFR B2
  To waste time being upset about something that has already happened and cannot be changed.
• pull yourself together Informal · CEFR B2
  To regain control of your emotions and calm down.
• rain on someone's parade Informal · CEFR B2
  To spoil someone's plans or happiness.
• get under someone's skin Informal · CEFR B2
  To irritate or annoy someone deeply.
• wear your heart on your sleeve Neutral · CEFR B2
  To show your feelings openly rather than hiding them.
• have a chip on your shoulder Informal · CEFR C1
  to carry lasting resentment and be easily offended because you feel you were treated unfairly
• blow off steam Informal · CEFR B1
  to release pent-up energy or emotion through some activity
• fly off the handle Informal · CEFR B2
  to lose one's temper suddenly and uncontrollably
• come to terms with Neutral · CEFR B2
  to gradually accept and emotionally deal with a difficult reality
• pull a face Informal · CEFR B2
  to make an unusual facial expression that shows dislike, surprise, or amusement
• get the better of Neutral · CEFR B2
  to defeat someone or gain control over a person or feeling
• strike a chord Neutral · CEFR B2
  to cause a strong feeling of recognition or emotional connection
• over the moon Informal · CEFR B1
  extremely happy or delighted
• pissed off Informal · CEFR B2
  very angry or irritated about something
• one of those things Neutral · CEFR B2
  an odd or unfortunate situation accepted as unavoidable and not worth further explanation
• get on someone's nerves Neutral · CEFR B1
  to repeatedly irritate or annoy someone
• get a grip Informal · CEFR B2
  regain composure and think calmly after becoming upset
• sick and tired Neutral · CEFR B1
  extremely annoyed with someone or something and unwilling to tolerate it any longer
• think the world of Neutral · CEFR B2
  admire or care for someone or something very deeply
• lose face Neutral · CEFR B2
  lose other people's respect through public embarrassment or humiliation
• hit home Neutral · CEFR B2
  make someone fully understand or feel the importance of something
• sour grapes Neutral · CEFR C1
  disparaging something desirable after failing to obtain it
• for the hell of it Informal · CEFR B2
  for amusement or impulse rather than for any serious purpose
• in cold blood Neutral · CEFR C1
  deliberately and without compassion, especially when committing violence or cruelty
• breathe down someone's neck Neutral · CEFR B2
  to monitor someone so closely that they feel pressured or uncomfortable
• on top of the world Neutral · CEFR B1
  Feeling exceptionally happy and satisfied, especially after a success.
• give someone the creeps Neutral · CEFR B2
  To make someone feel distinctly uneasy, frightened, or repelled.
• hope against hope Neutral · CEFR B2
  To continue wishing for a good result even when it seems almost impossible.
• keep a straight face Neutral · CEFR B2
  To remain serious and avoid smiling or laughing in an amusing or awkward moment.
• light at the end of the tunnel Neutral · CEFR B2
  A sign that a difficult period may soon improve or end.
• cold comfort Formal · CEFR C1
  Consolation that offers little real relief in a painful or difficult situation.
• grin and bear it Neutral · CEFR B2
  to put up with something unpleasant while suppressing complaints and maintaining a smile
• crocodile tears Neutral · CEFR C1
  an outward show of sadness that is false or insincere
• at a loss for words Neutral · CEFR B2
  unable to express yourself because an emotional or confusing moment leaves you speechless
• high and mighty Neutral · CEFR B2
  behaving in an arrogant, self-important way toward other people
• cut loose Informal · CEFR B1
  to abandon restraint and behave freely or wildly
• touch a nerve Neutral · CEFR B2
  to provoke a strong reaction by raising a sensitive or painful subject
• go bananas Informal · CEFR B1
  to become wildly excited, angry, or otherwise out of control
• live a lie Neutral · CEFR B2
  to hide your true identity, beliefs, or feelings by living dishonestly
• do someone's head in Informal · CEFR C1
  to cause intense mental strain, frustration, or irritation
• green with envy Neutral · CEFR B1
  feeling extremely jealous of what another person has
• not a pretty sight Neutral · CEFR B1
  someone or something that looks upsetting, embarrassing, or unpleasant
• with bated breath Neutral · CEFR B2
  while waiting with intense eagerness or anxiety for something to happen
• full of beans Informal · CEFR B2
  bursting with cheerful energy and enthusiasm
• hot under the collar Neutral · CEFR B2
  noticeably irritated or angry
• forbidden fruit Neutral · CEFR B2
  something made more tempting by being off-limits or socially taboo
• perish the thought Neutral · CEFR C1
  used as an emphatic rejection of an idea considered intolerable
• down in the dumps Neutral · CEFR B2
  feeling sad, discouraged, or low in spirits
• on tenterhooks Neutral · CEFR C1
  anxiously waiting in suspense because the outcome is uncertain
• hate someone's guts Informal · CEFR B2
  to feel an extremely strong hatred for someone
• drive someone up the wall Informal · CEFR B1
  to make someone feel extremely annoyed or frustrated
• put a damper on Neutral · CEFR B2
  to make an event or mood less enjoyable and exciting
• bite someone's head off Informal · CEFR B2
  to answer someone with sudden and often unjustified anger
• twist the knife Neutral · CEFR B2
  to deliberately make an already painful situation feel even worse
• blow someone's mind Informal · CEFR B2
  to astonish someone with something highly surprising or impressive
• rub someone the wrong way Neutral · CEFR B2
  to irritate or offend a person, often without intending to
• take the wind out of someone's sails Neutral · CEFR B2
  to suddenly weaken a person's confidence, excitement, or determination
• raise the roof Informal · CEFR B1
  to create an extremely loud commotion through celebration or protest
• throw a wobbly Informal · CEFR C1
  to have a sudden angry or distressed outburst and lose self-control
• champ at the bit Neutral · CEFR B2
  to feel intensely ready to begin after being forced to wait
• whoop it up Informal · CEFR B2
  to enjoy oneself at a noisy, exuberant celebration
• hit the bottle Informal · CEFR B2
  to begin drinking alcohol heavily, often in response to personal distress