Pocity - Anticipation

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fever pitch [Podstatné jméno]

vrchol

Ex: The atmosphere in the stadium is reaching a fever pitch as the teams battle it out in the final minutes of the game .

Atmosféra na stadionu dosahuje vrcholu vzrušení, když týmy bojují v závěrečných minutách hry.

to [get|set] {one's} [pulse|heart] racing [fráze]

to make someone extremely excited

Ex: The thrilling roller coaster ride always gets my heart racing .

like there's no time tomorrow [fráze]

in a way one desires without being concerned about the future

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to [pull|tear] {one's} hair out [fráze]

to demonstrate signs of anxiousness, anger, or frustration in difficult situations

Ex: I feel like pulling my hair out when my computer crashes right before an important presentation .

on pins and needles [fráze]

in a very nervous or excited state because of something that is going to happen

Ex: She is on pins and needles as she awaits the arrival of her job interview invitation .

like a cat on a hot tin roof [fráze]

used to describe someone who is in a very agitated state of mind

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to [have|get] butterflies in {one's} [stomach] [fráze]

to be really excited or nervous about what is going to happen

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{one's} [heart] in {one's} mouth [fráze]

an intense feeling of suspense, fear, or nervousness

Ex: Her heart is in her mouth as she steps onto the stage to deliver her first solo performance.

panic stations [Podstatné jméno]

stav paniky

Ex: He was in panic stations as he realized he had misplaced his passport right before the trip .

Byl v panice, když si uvědomil, že ztratil svůj pas těsně před cestou.

to [have] ants in {one's} pants [fráze]

to have a hard time staying calm due to being extremely nervous or excited about something

Ex: I will have ants in my pants waiting for the job interview outcome .

to [meet] trouble halfway [fráze]

to have a tendency to become worried over something that has not yet happened

Ex: Mark met trouble halfway last week when he panicked over a minor work issue that never materialized .

hot to trot [fráze]

having a strong and urgent desire to do something

Ex: We were hot to trot for the competition , having trained tirelessly for months .

to [go] postal [fráze]

to become extremely angry, agitated, or uncontrollably violent, typically in a workplace

Ex: I nearly went postal when I saw the mess in the office .

like a chicken with its head cut off [fráze]

used to describe someone who is extremely confused and excited

Ex: As the deadline approached , the team was working frantically , each member moving like a chicken with its head cut off , trying to complete their assigned tasks .

[shiver|chill] (down|up) {one's} spine [fráze]

a sudden physical reaction to a strong emotional experience, such as fear, excitement, or awe, typically characterized by a cold or trembling sensation running down the back

Ex: The chilling revelation sent a shiver down her spine , leaving her stunned .

to [come|fall] apart at the seams [fráze]

to experience a breakdown or failure due to overwhelming stress or pressure

Ex: She feels like her life is coming apart at the seams with the overwhelming demands of work and personal responsibilities .

in a stew [fráze]

in a very troubled or nervous state

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to [have] a cow [fráze]

to be really stressed, angry, or upset about something that has happened or is going to happen

Ex: Every time I mention spiders , my sister has a cow and starts screaming .

Pocity
Happiness	Excitement	Smutek nebo nespokojenost	Nespokojenost & Zklamání
Anger	Rage	Ztratit nervy	Annoyance
Irritation	Strach & Teror	Anticipation	Stud & Rozpačitost