Emotion Idioms

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one cannot love and be wise

Meaning: people often do foolish things when they are in love

Example: I don't think it is wise of Elsie and Ray to decide to get married so soon into their relationship. But then, one cannot love and be wise. Read more ➺


wear heart on sleeve

Meaning: display your emotions openly

Example: It was evident that he was in love with her. He wore his heart on his sleeve and you could see how he felt about her. Read more ➺


as mad as a hatter

Meaning: it refers to someone being completely crazy

Example: The way he dressed for the event, he must be as mad as a hatter. Read more ➺


choke up

Meaning: make a person become overemotional and speechless

Example: He chokes up every time someone brings up the topic of their sudden movement to a new country. Perhaps there is a story behind it that we do not know about. Read more ➺


strike a chord

Meaning: to trigger a strong memory or feeling based on which there can be a mutual interest

Example: The two immediately struck a note on the basis of the fact that they follow the same faith. This has led to a beautiful marriage and a lifelong companionship. Read more ➺


change of heart

Meaning: change one's opinion or the way one feels about something

Example: The call-back of the military and troops from Afghanistan shows a change of heart by the British government. Read more ➺


crocodile tears

Meaning: fake cry

Example: She deceived him when he lost everything in his life, now again when he is rich man, she approached him to get together and shedding crocodile tears. Read more ➺


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