Feeling Idioms

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eager beaver

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 ➺


a sight for sore eyes

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 ➺


weak in the knees

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 ➺


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 ➺


gut feeling

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 ➺


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 ➺


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