Feeling Idioms

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straight face

Meaning: A calm, serious expression that shows no emotion, especially when humor or surprise would normally appear.

Example: He told the ridiculous story with a straight face, leaving everyone unsure whether he was serious. Read more ➺


at home

Meaning: Feeling comfortable, confident, or relaxed in a particular situation or environment.

Example: She felt at home speaking with clients after years of experience in sales. Read more ➺


fed up

Meaning: Very annoyed, irritated, or angry because something has continued too long.

Example: After waiting in customer service for an hour, she felt fed up and walked out of the store. Read more ➺


fellow feeling

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 ➺


scared stiff

Meaning: So afraid that you cannot move.

Example: She was scared stiff when she heard someone knocking at her window late at night. Read more ➺


keyed up

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 ➺


down in the mouth

Meaning: Feeling sad, unhappy, or low in spirits.

Example: After losing his job, John looked down in the mouth for several days. Read more ➺


poker face

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 ➺


not a dry eye in the house

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 ➺


hold your heart

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 ➺


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