Feeling Idioms
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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: Very eager, enthusiastic, and ready to do something.
Example: Emily was keen as mustard to begin her new job and arrived at the office an hour early. 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 ➺
Meaning: Completely happy and at ease, like nothing in the world could bother you right now.
Example: After the kids finally went to bed, Sarah poured a cup of tea, sat on the porch, and felt happy as a clam. Read more ➺
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 ➺
Meaning: In a state of strong anger or resentment.
Example: Sarah left the meeting in high dudgeon after her proposal was ignored. Read more ➺
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 ➺
