Here are some great expressions you can use when describing emotions.
1. Flying high
Meaning: very happy.
She’s flying high after the successful product launch.
2. Pumped up
Meaning: very excited about something.
He’s pumped up for his first half-marathon race this weekend.
3. Down in the dumps
Meaning: to feel unhappy or without hope.
I always feel down in the dumps when I go back to work after a long weekend.
4. Bite someone’s head off
Meaning: to respond with anger to someone.
I just asked one question to confirm his request, and my boss bit my head off.
5. Butterflies in your stomach
Meaning: to feel very nervous or excited about something that you have to do, especially something important.
I’m going to have the first meeting with a big client tomorrow, and I’m feeling butterflies in my stomach.
Practise theses phrases next time you have some emotion to express!
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