Feeling Idioms
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Meaning: someone who is very eager to perform tasks and is always offering to do more
Example: Don’t be such an eager beaver, we have plenty of time to complete the task. Read more ➺
Meaning: a way of saying that you are happy to see someone
Example: I can't believe that I haven't seen you in a year! You are a sight for sore eyes. Read more ➺
Meaning: to be overcome by a strong feeling, usually desire
Example: The man makes me weak in the knees when he kisses me. Read more ➺
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 ➺
Meaning: Annoy or irritate someone persistently.
Example: Her constant criticism really gets under my skin. Read more ➺
Meaning: A strong inner sense or instinct about something, without logical proof.
Example: Her gut feeling told her not to sign the contract, even though it seemed profitable. 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 ➺
Meaning: Deeply affected by love or strong affection.
Example: She was clearly smitten with the charming barista. Read more ➺
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 ➺
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 ➺
