Feeling Idioms
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Meaning: To be deeply hurt or upset by something someone says or does.
Example: When Emily joked about Ryan's presentation, he took it to heart and felt embarrassed for the rest of the meeting. Read more ➺
Meaning: To strongly affect someone emotionally, especially by causing sympathy, sadness, or compassion.
Example: The film's emotional ending was meant to pull your heartstrings and leave the audience in tears. Read more ➺
Meaning: Happening with great force, intensity, or strength, often more powerfully than expected. (figurative; most common)
Example: The cold weather returned with a vengeance, catching everyone unprepared. Read more ➺
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 ➺
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 ➺
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 ➺
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: So afraid that you cannot move.
Example: She was scared stiff when she heard someone knocking at her window late at night. 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: Feeling sad, unhappy, or low in spirits.
Example: After losing his job, John looked down in the mouth for several days. Read more ➺
