Feeling Idioms

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mad at

Meaning: to be angry at a person or situation

Example: I am so mad at Jane because she broke my favourite pair of earrings. I told her not to borrow my things. Read more ➺


screw up

Meaning: slang depicting that a mistake was made.

Example: I really screwed up this time. My wife will never forgive me for forgetting her birthday. Read more ➺


green with envy

Meaning: extremely jealous of another person.

Example: Sally was green with envy when he saw my brand new car. Read more ➺


trouble shared is trouble halved

Meaning: the intensity of the issue can be lowered down by discussion

Example: Don't hesitate to share your problems with me. After all, a problem shared is a problem halved. Read more ➺


seventh heaven

Meaning: being glad

Example: Nicole Kidman was in seventh heaven when she received the award for the best actress. Read more ➺


lighten up

Meaning: to take it easy

Example: Just lighten up! Everything will be fine. Read more ➺


get on nerves

Meaning: tick someone off

Example: Put your mobile phone in a silent mode - its loud ringtone is getting on my nerves. Read more ➺


good grief

Meaning: occurrence of something shocking

Example: Good grief, is she going to kick her brother in front of the entire school? This is really shocking for me. Read more ➺


walking on air

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 ➺


once bitten, twice shy

Meaning: a bad experience cause to believe caution

Example: I will never work with Peter again. He expects everyone to do the work on his behalf, once bitten twice shy. Read more ➺


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