TOPIC4 EMOTIONS

hit/strike the right note

To achieve the desired effect or response in a situation, especially through communication or behavior.

go down the treat

to be well received or appreciated

go with a swing

To proceed with enthusiasm and energy, often resulting in an enjoyable experience.

enter into the spirit of it

to engage enthusiastically in an activity or event

hit the jackpot

to achieve great success or have a significant win, often unexpectedly.

hit the spot

to experience great satisfaction or pleasure from something, often food or drink.

have stars in your eyes

to be overly optimistic or dreamy about something, often in relation to love or ambition.

blow sb’s mind

to astonish or amaze someone, often with an unexpected or extraordinary experience.

be a dream come true

to have an experience that fulfills a long-held wish or desire, often leading to great happiness.

be on a high

to feel euphoric or extremely happy, often due to an exciting or positive event.

as happy as Larry

to be very happy or content, often used to describe someone in a state of great delight.

be full of the joys of spring

to be very cheerful and full of liveliness, often due to positive experiences or good health.

music to sb’s ears

to hear something that is very pleasing or satisfying to someone.

happy-go-lucky (person)

A person who is carefree and unconcerned about the future, often exhibiting an optimistic and cheerful demeanor.

rattle sb’s cage

to provoke or annoy someone in a playful or irritating way.

almost burst a blood vessel

to become extremely angry or agitated, often to the point of visibly showing stress or frustration.

get sb’s goat

to irritate or annoy someone

see red

to become very angry or furious.

make sb all hot and bothered

to make someone very upset, flustered, excited, or angry to the point of losing composure.

knock sb for six

to shock or upset someone very much, or to make someone very ill.

wild horses couldn’t make me

nothing could persuade or compel someone to do something.

have a sinking feeling

to feel a sense of impending doom or worry about something unpleasant.

not be your bag/thing

you are not interested in or good at something.

wouldn’t give sth house room

to have no tolerance or use for something; to reject or disdain it.

kick yourself

be annoyed with oneself for doing something foolish or missing an opportunity.

reduce sb to tears

to make someone very upset or emotional, often through harsh criticism or sad news.

be a bundle of nerves

to be extremely anxious or tense.

run out of patience

to lose tolerance or understanding, often due to frustration.

amused

to find something funny or entertaining; to derive pleasure from humor.

contented

feeling satisfied and at ease.

gratified

Feeling satisfied or pleased with something achieved or received.

pleased

feeling happy or satisfied, often due to receiving what one wants or needs.

cheerful

noting a state of happiness and positivity; feeling or showing joy.

glad

feeling pleasure or happiness due to a positive situation or event.

satisfied

content or pleased with a situation or outcome.

upbeat

characterized by positive or optimistic feelings; often showing enthusiasm or liveliness.

ecstatic

extremely happy or joyful, often due to a particularly positive event or experience.

elated

feeling intense joy or pride, often in response to a significant achievement or positive development.

exhilarated

feeling extremely happy and lively, often because of a thrilling experience.

overjoyed

feeling intense joy or delight, often in response to good news or achievements.

listless

feeling a lack of energy or interest, often resulting in apathy or indifference.

low

in spirits or feeling down, often lacking energy or enthusiasm.

upset

experiencing emotional distress or unhappiness, often due to a specific event or circumstance.

wistful

having a melancholy or longing feeling, often related to memories or desires.

dejected

feeling sad or disheartened, usually as a result of disappointment.

discouraged, dispirited

feeling disheartened or losing confidence, often due to repeated failures or setbacks.

gloomy

feeling sad, despondent, or having a dark outlook, often associated with a lack of hope or joy.

devastated

overwhelmed by great loss or grief.

gutted

experiencing intense emotional pain or distress, often due to loss or disappointment.

inconsolable

unable to be comforted or calmed down, often due to overwhelming grief or sorrow.

miserable

Feeling extremely unhappy or uncomfortable.

cross

feeling irritable or annoyed, often in response to a frustrating situation.

displeased

feeling unhappy or dissatisfied with something.

frustrated

Feeling annoyed or upset due to inability to achieve something.

peeved

feeling annoyed or irritated.

exasperated

feeling intensely annoyed or irritated.

indignant

Feeling anger or annoyance due to perceived unjust treatment.

offended

feeling upset or hurt by someone's words or actions.

resentful

feeling bitterness or indignation at having been treated unfairly.

incensed

very angry; enraged, often due to perceived injustice.

irate

extremely angry or enraged.

livid

extremely angry; furious.

outraged

extremely angry or indignant, often in reaction to something unjust.

apprehensive

anxious or fearful that something bad will happen.

disconcerted

feeling unsettled or confused; disturbed.

uneasy

feeling unsettled or anxious.

wary

feeling cautious or on guard against danger or risk.

alarmed

feeling frightened or anxious

rattled

feeling disturbed or shaken emotionally.

scared

feeling frightened or afraid

unnerved

experiencing anxiety or fear due to unexpected events.

aghast

filled with shock or horror

filled with dread

or shock; shocked and terrified.

panic-stricken

experiencing overwhelming fear or anxiety, often leading to a state of hysteria or distress.

petrified

extremely frightened or terrified

be down in the dumps

feeling sad or depressed

be in the depth of despair

to feel extremely sad or hopeless

be on top of the world

to feel extremely happy or elated

be over the moon

to feel extremely happy or delighted

be scared to death

to feel very frightened or terrified

go to pieces

to become very upset or anxious, often losing control of one's emotions.

have a sinking feeling

to feel a sudden sense of dread or anxiety, often about something bad that might happen.

(nearly) jump out of your skin

to be suddenly startled or shocked, often by a loud noise or unexpected event.

shake like a leaf

to tremble or shake due to fear or anxiety.

throw a wobbly

to become very upset or angry, often over something minor.

break sb’s heart

to cause someone deep emotional pain, typically by ending a romantic relationship or expressing unrequited love.

make your blood boil

to cause someone to feel extreme anger or rage.

scare the living daylights out of sb

to frighten someone extremely or cause them to feel intense fear.

make sb’s day

to do something that brings someone joy or happiness, often unexpectedly.

a burden

something that causes hardship or distress, often requiring significant effort or resources to manage.

to label sth

to categorize or identify something with a descriptive tag or classification.

to harness sth

to control and use something effectively, often to achieve a particular goal or benefit.

to tease sth apart

to separate or analyse components of a complex issue or object.

to click into gear

to start functioning correctly or to activate as intended.

to unpick sth

to carefully analyse or dissect something complex.

to beat yourself up about sth

to excessively criticise or blame oneself for a mistake or situation.

corrosive

tending to cause damage or destroy through chemical action.

to reach out

to make an effort to communicate or connect with someone, often for support or assistance.

(to be at /to bring sth or sb to) a low ebb

to be in a period of decline or weakness, often referring to emotional or economic states.

my skin goes to hell

refers to severe skin irritation or damage, often due to harsh chemicals or environmental factors.