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What are some idioms about feeling?

Idioms about Feeling:

General Feelings:

* To be on cloud nine: To be extremely happy.

* To be over the moon: To be very happy.

* To be down in the dumps: To be sad and depressed.

* To be in a black mood: To be in a bad mood.

* To be feeling under the weather: To be feeling unwell or slightly ill.

* To have butterflies in your stomach: To feel nervous or excited.

* To be a bundle of nerves: To be very nervous.

* To be on edge: To be anxious or worried.

* To feel blue: To feel sad.

* To have a gut feeling: To have an instinctive feeling about something.

* To be in a good mood: To be happy and cheerful.

* To be in a bad mood: To be unhappy and irritable.

* To be in high spirits: To be cheerful and happy.

Specific Feelings:

* To be green with envy: To be very jealous.

* To be red with anger: To be very angry.

* To be cold as ice: To be unemotional or indifferent.

* To be scared out of your wits: To be extremely frightened.

* To be sick to your stomach: To be disgusted or upset.

* To feel your heart sink: To feel disappointed or discouraged.

* To be bursting with pride: To be very proud.

* To be in a daze: To be confused or disoriented.

* To be on pins and needles: To be anxiously awaiting something.

Figurative Idioms:

* To wear your heart on your sleeve: To be open and honest about your feelings.

* To have a heart of gold: To be kind and generous.

* To break someone's heart: To cause someone great emotional pain.

* To follow your heart: To do what you feel is right.

* To have a change of heart: To change your mind about something.

These are just a few examples, and there are many more idioms related to feeling. The best way to learn them is to read and listen to a lot of English.

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