Emotion Idioms
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Meaning: to feel sympathy for someone when they are distressed
Example: Following the aftermath of the hurricane, my heart goes out to all the residents of New Orleans. Read more ➺
Meaning: to be brave in the face of adversity
Example: Throughout the funeral of her parents, Mary kept a stiff upper lip. Read more ➺
Meaning: a story that is purposefully sentimental
Example: This movie is a total tear-jerking for anyone who has lost a parent. Read more ➺
Meaning: To lose self-control; panic or act irrationally.
Example: During the fire drill, some students lost their heads and rushed toward the wrong exit. (panic / irrational) Read more ➺
Meaning: When someone is in love, they often stop thinking clearly.
Example: He stayed in a bad relationship, showing that one cannot love and be wise when emotions lead the way. Read more ➺
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 ➺
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 ➺
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 ➺
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 ➺
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 ➺
