Feeling Idioms

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rub the wrong way

Meaning: to tick someone off

Example: The guy has rubbed me in such a wrong way that I do not even want to look at him ever again. Read more ➺


get under someone’s skin

Meaning: Annoy or irritate someone persistently.

Example: Her constant criticism really gets under my skin. Read more ➺


if wishes were horses, beggars would ride

Meaning: To wish for things does not yield to anything.

Example: She told me she wanted to become Miss Universe and I said, "If wishes were horses, beggars would ride". How else was I to react to such an absurd thing? Read more ➺


smitten

Meaning: Deeply affected by love or strong affection.

Example: She was clearly smitten with the charming barista. Read more ➺


have the hots for

Meaning: Be infatuated or intensely interested in someone romantically.

Example: He's obviously have the hots for his coworker—he can't stop staring at her. Read more ➺


crush

Meaning: A strong feeling of attraction, affection, love, or admiration, which is usually temporary and often one-sided.

Example: She has had a crush on her classmate since September. Read more ➺


couldn’t care less

Meaning: Indifference: To have a complete lack of interest or concern about someone or something.

Example: He couldn't care less about what people thought of his eccentric hobbies. 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 ➺


butterflies in stomach

Meaning: to feel very nervous and restless

Example: He had butterflies in his stomach as he walked out onto the stage for his dance performance. Read more ➺


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