Emotion Idioms
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Meaning: attaining a state of grief
Example: With a heavy heart, we had to leave the funeral ceremony. Read more ➺
Meaning: go through an emotional breakdown
Example: My favorite thing was to whisper something hilarious in class to the kid next to me and crack him up, so he got in trouble. Read more ➺
Meaning: to be very happy (elated)
Example: I have been walking on air since I found out that I have been awarded a scholarship to study music. Read more ➺
Meaning: go insane or crazy
Example: I thought he had lost it when he told me how much his new car had cost. Read more ➺
Meaning: to laugh so hard that you are not able to control yourself
Example: The movie had everyone in the theatre in stitches. Read more ➺
Meaning: to display a very bad temper, often by screaming a lot
Example: When she didn't get her way, she drove off in a fit of anger. Read more ➺
Meaning: to be overcome by a strong feeling, usually desire
Example: The man makes me weak in the knees when he kisses me. Read more ➺
Meaning: to be upset or angry about something
Example: June was very upset because her mother would not buy her a new pair of shoes, so she stormed out of the room in a huff. Read more ➺
Meaning: to continue with something
Example: After the huge earthquake the children are still carrying on with their shock. Read more ➺
