Sad Idioms
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Meaning: Everyone present was deeply touched and moved to tears.
Example: The film's last scene was so emotional that there was not a dry eye in the house; people left wiping their faces. (everyone moved to tears) Read more ➺
Meaning: To boast or show off in a playful or teasing way.
Example: After winning the trophy, he held it up with a grin and said, eat your heart out. Read more ➺
Meaning: to cry about past events that cannot be undone.
Example: While it's sad that the results have not been as good as you expected, you should now focus on moving ahead and achieving better results next time; there is no use crying over spilt milk. Read more ➺
Meaning: the sudden end of a very happy or successful period
Example: She looked so happy about getting married that her sister just couldn't burst the bubble. Read more ➺
Meaning: to feel sad or depressed
Example: Yesterday I felt blue, and nothing seemed to cheer me up. Read more ➺
Meaning: to be angry, irritable or in a temper
Example: Geoff was in one of his black moods today, and no amount of cajoling could snap him out of it. Read more ➺
Meaning: melancholy mood accompanied by deep thought
Example: I realised that Sandra wasn't concentrating on what the boss was saying and had disappeared into a brown study. Read more ➺
Meaning: attaining a state of grief
Example: With a heavy heart, we had to leave the funeral ceremony. Read more ➺
Meaning: when a person is emotionally sad or grief-stricken, then it's broken hearted
Example: I know he broke your heart, but there are other boys out there who are better than him. Read more ➺
Meaning: a gloomy
Example: As the things were not going well for her at work, she was feeling a bit down in the dumps. Read more ➺
