To think carefully about something for a long time.
What is contemplate?
To try to ignore something bad that happened to you and not let it upset you.
What is shrug off?
This phrase means 'because of'.
What is due to?
To be laughing in a silly, often high-pitched way, like children do.
What is giggling?
To avoid doing something because you are nervous, afraid, or not confident.
What is shy away from?
To think slowly and carefully about a problem or a plan. Similar to 'think about'.
What is mull over?
Emotions that you do not allow yourself to feel or express, so they stay hidden inside.
What are repressed feelings?
To not have enough of something that is needed.
What is lack of?
To be extremely hopeful that something will happen, needing it to solve a serious problem
What is to be desperate?
To immediately like someone and become friendly as soon as you meet them.
What is to click with someone?
To think deeply about something. (A more formal synonym for 'think about').
What is ponder on?
A phrase meaning that something someone said felt very true or personal to you.
What is hit close to home?
To be one of the causes that makes something happen.
What is contribute to?
To be very attractive and make you want to have or do something, even if it might be wrong.
What is to be tempting?
(Adjective) Describing a person who is not brave or confident.
What is wimpish?
This is what you do when you think a lot about your own thoughts and feelings, often in a negative way.
What is ruminate on?
A phrase meaning that something, like a song or a speech, strongly affected your emotions.
What is struck a chord?
This phrase means that something good has a negative side or a negative consequence
What is come at a cost?
To be very positive, cheerful, and hopeful about a future situation.
What is to be upbeat aboutsomething?
To state your opinion honestly and directly, even if it might upset others.
What is speak your mind?
An unwanted thought that enters your mind suddenly and can be difficult to stop thinking about.
What is an intrusive thought?
The body's automatic reaction to danger, making you ready to either stay and face it or run away.
What is flight or fight mode?
To have a negative effect on someone or something over a long period of time.
What is take its toll?
A phrase meaning that something, like a song or a speech, strongly affected your emotions.
What is struck a chord?
To try something new in a very careful and gradual way, without fully committing.
What is dip a toe in the water?