Emotion Idioms
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Meaning: Causing a lot of worry, stress, or anxiety.
Example: Waiting outside the operating room for news was a nerve-racking experience for the entire family. Read more ➺
Meaning: It is not very serious or important.
Example: When Jake forgot to like her post, she got upset, but he keeps saying it's not that deep because it's just social media. Read more ➺
Meaning: To strongly affect someone emotionally, especially by causing sympathy, sadness, or compassion.
Example: The film's emotional ending was meant to pull your heartstrings and leave the audience in tears. Read more ➺
Meaning: To show great happiness or excitement openly and emotionally.
Example: When he heard about his promotion, he danced and sang with pure excitement. Read more ➺
Meaning: A friendly or casual way to say goodbye, often suggesting separation for some time.
Example: He packed his bag, shook hands with his colleagues, and said so long as he left the office for the last time. Read more ➺
Meaning: To suddenly lose your temper and become very angry.
Example: Try not to blow your top when the delay is only a few minutes. Read more ➺
Meaning: An exclamation expressing disapproval, annoyance, or contempt, used to dismiss something seen as foolish, false, or irritating.
Example: He waved off the proposal with a sharp bah humbug, refusing to take it seriously. Read more ➺
Meaning: A calm, serious expression that shows no emotion, especially when humor or surprise would normally appear.
Example: He told the ridiculous story with a straight face, leaving everyone unsure whether he was serious. Read more ➺
Meaning: To claim or present yourself as a victim to gain sympathy or advantage.
Example: She played the victim card when the team questioned her repeated mistakes. Read more ➺
Meaning: A warm sense of sympathy or compassion for someone because you understand their situation.
Example: When she saw her coworker struggling with the same problem she once faced, she felt fellow feeling and offered help. Read more ➺
