Blue Zone
What does the expression, “Why the long face” mean?
Describe a circumstance that made you feel this way.
Down in the dumps: In a gloomy or depressed mood Under the weather: Not feeling well
What does the expression, “Over the moon” mean?
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Over the moon: extremely happy or delighted
What does the expression, “Wound up” mean?
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Wound up: tense, nervous, anxious, restless, etc.
What does the expression, “Lost my cool” mean?
Describe a circumstance that made you feel this way.
Lost my cool: not staying in control
What does the expression, “Under the weather” mean?
Describe a circumstance that made you feel this way.
Under the weather: Not feeling well
What does the expression, “On top of the world” mean?
Describe a circumstance that made you feel this way.
On top of the world: happy and elated
What does the expression, “At my wit’s end” mean?
Describe a circumstance that made you feel this way.
At my wits’ end: to be very upset
What does the expression, “Blow off some steam” mean?
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Blow off some steam: to do or say something that helps you get rid of strong feelings or energy
What does the expression, “Why the long face” mean?
Describe a circumstance that made you feel this way.
Why the long face: looking sad
What does the expression, “Cool as a cucumber” mean?
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Cool as a cucumber: untroubled, calm, composed
What does the expression, “Chip on your shoulder” mean?
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Chip on your shoulder: holding a grudge
What does the expression, “Beside yourself” mean?
Describe a circumstance that made you feel this way.
Beside yourself: being in such a strong emotional state that it makes you almost out of control
What does the expression, “Feeling blue” mean?
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Feeling blue: feeling sad
What does the expression, “Happy as a clam” mean?
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Happy as a clam: Being happy; feeling delighted.
What does the expression, “Ants in your pants” mean?
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Ants in your pants: agitated or excited about something and can’t keep still
What does the expression, “Go bananas” mean?
Describe a circumstance that made you feel this way.
Go bananas: to become very emotional
What does the expression, “Downhearted” mean?
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Downhearted: low in spirit, depressed
What does the expression, “I’m cool” mean?
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I’m cool: feeling fine
What does the expression, “Woke up on the wrong side of the bed” mean?
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Woke-up on the wrong side of the bed: starting the day feeling tired, unhappy, uncomfortable, or grumpy
What does the expression, “hotheaded” mean?
Describe a circumstance that made you feel this way.
hotheaded: easily angered, fiery, impetuous