Emotion Idioms

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go off the deep end

Meaning: Become suddenly and uncontrollably angry or emotional.

Example: When she heard the news, she went off the deep end and started yelling at everyone. Read more ➺


close knit

Meaning: Describes a group with strong emotional bonds and mutual support.

Example: Our close-knit family always supports each other during tough times. Read more ➺


cut off one’s nose to spite one’s face

Meaning: An excessive or irrational reaction to a problem that makes the situation worse.

Example: Don’t let your anger make you cut off your nose to spite your face. Read more ➺


as cold as stone

Meaning: Describes a person who is completely devoid of emotion, empathy, or warmth.

Example: After hearing the tragic news, she remained as cold as stone, showing no visible reaction. Read more ➺


heart of stone

Meaning: Lacking empathy, kindness, or compassion.

Example: The manager’s decision to fire his employees without any explanation showed his heart of stone. Read more ➺


in the heat of the moment

Meaning: Acting impulsively due to strong emotions without careful thought.

Example: She apologized for the harsh words spoken in the heat of the moment. Read more ➺


to be loaded

Meaning: to be very wealthy or affluent.

Example: He recently sold his company; he's loaded. Read more ➺


blow off steam

Meaning: get rid of any intense feelings or strong emotions.

Example: After a long week at work, I like to blow off steam by going for a run in the park. Read more ➺


cry over spilt milk

Meaning: to cry about past events that cannot be undone.

Example: While it's sad that the results have not been as good as you expected, you should now focus on moving ahead and achieving better results next time; there is no use crying over spilt milk. Read more ➺


bent out of shape

Meaning: to become angry.

Example: John's flight was canceled, and he got bent out of shape. Read more ➺


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