Emotion Idioms
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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 ➺
Meaning: Feeling nervous, anxious, or tense before an event.
Example: She was keyed up the night before her driving test and couldn't fall asleep. Read more ➺
Meaning: A neutral facial expression that hides feelings or thoughts.
Example: She heard the verdict but kept a poker face, so no one knew what she really felt. Read more ➺
Meaning: Everyone present was deeply touched and moved to tears.
Example: The film's last scene was so emotional that there was not a dry eye in the house; people left wiping their faces. (everyone moved to tears) Read more ➺
Meaning: To keep emotions under control, holding back love, sadness, or fear.
Example: She told him to hold your heart and stay calm during the heartbreaking news. Read more ➺
Meaning: To do too much of something.
Example: She really goes overboard with the decorations, and the house looks like a wedding hall. Read more ➺
Meaning: To boast or show off in a playful or teasing way.
Example: After winning the trophy, he held it up with a grin and said, eat your heart out. Read more ➺
Meaning: Extremely upset, angry, or agitated.
Example: She was beside herself with anger when she heard the unfair decision. Read more ➺
live rent free in someone’s head
Meaning: To constantly occupy someone's thoughts without effort.
Example: Even after the argument ended, her calm smile continued to live rent free in his head. Read more ➺
Meaning: A heated argument, quarrel, or conflict where emotions run high.
Example: The boardroom was tense, and feathers fly when the team debates budget cuts. Read more ➺
