Miscallaneous feelings (M)
A breeze
To describe something that is easy to do
Ex. That test was so easy-it was a breeze!
On cloud nine
Feeling extremely happy
Ex. Sally's on cloud nine since Harry asked her to be his girlfriend.
Get on someone's nerves
Ex. Will you stop making that noise? It is really getting on my nerves.
One's jaw dropped
Used when something impressive or surprising happens
ex. My jaw dropped when I saw the fireworks
A bundle of nerves
To be very anxious, nervous or uneasy.
ex. Right before my interview I was a bundle of nerves
Go bananas
To go wild or crazy
Ex. Her dog goes bananas for peanut butter.
On top of the world
Feeling extremely happy and elated after accomplishing something -(similar to feeling invincible)
Ex. After the completing the marathon, Ahmed felt on top of the world.
To creep someone out.
Give someone an unpleasant feeling of fear or disgust
ex. The way how that guy is staring, is creeping me out. (Or he gives me the creeps).
(M) To have no hard feelings
To feel no resentment or bitterness about something.
Ex. Even though Alan was at the company longer than Helen, he felt no hard feelings when she got the promotion because she was more qualified.
Waiting anxiously for something to happen or be announced.
Ex. I was holding my breath as I waited for the results of my test.
hits the spot
To describe when something gives desired satisfaction
Ex. I was really craving Mexican food, so this restaurant hits the spot
Extremely happy or delighted
Ex. My boyfriend's over the moon because I agreed to adopt a kitten with him.
A bad taste in my/your mouth
A way to describe an unpleasant interaction or experience
Ex. The way how the employees treated me at the waterpark left a bad taste in my mouth.
Do a double take
To look at someone/something again because what you saw or heard surprised you
ex. I did a double-take when I walked past the store because I thought those mannequins were real!
One's heart skips a beat
Used to describe when someone is excited, surprised or frightened
Ex. My heart skipped a beat when I missed that step.
Releasing pent up energy and emotions
Ex. Barbara felt extremely stressed at work, so she went on a run to let off steam.
Under the weather
To feel unhappy
Ex. Meher has been under the weather ever since she found out she failed the test
To make one's skin crawl
To feel disgusted by something
Ex. I am so happy we got rid of those cockroaches. Just the thought of them makes my skin crawl.
Out of the blue
Something unexpected
Ex. I was so shocked. He broke up with me out of the blue!
To speak volumes (M)
It expresses a reaction or opinion very clearly with no need for words.
Ex. When Alice did not invite Bridget to her birthday party, it spoke volumes about how Alice felt about Bridget when she invited everyone else.
Fish out of water
To be in a new or unfamiliar environment.
ex. After moving to New York,I felt like a fish out of water.
Laugh it off
Making yourself laugh after something unpleasant to make it seem unimportant
Ex. When I fell during my presentation there was nothing I could do but laugh it off.
To make one's blood boil
To cause someone to feel extremely angry or annoyed
Ex. It makes my blood boil whenever Trump speaks.
To knock somebody's socks off
To surprise or impress someone
ex. Good luck with the presentation! Knock their socks off!
To have nerves of steel
To be brave/calm in a dangerous or difficult situation
Ex. I can't believe he was able to go on that rollercoaster-he must have nerves of steel!