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doom and gloom
[Phrase]
a feeling or attitude that makes one believe that things can only get worse after a certain point
Ex: While acknowledging the challenges, it's important not to succumb to a constant state of doom and gloom, but instead seek solutions and hope for a better future.
to reduce somebody to tears
[Phrase]
to cause someone to cry or become emotional to a significant degree
Ex: The overwhelming gratitude expressed by the community for his selfless act of heroism brought the modest firefighter to tears of appreciation.
to cry one's eyes out
[Phrase]
to cry a lot and in length
Ex: In the midst of an emotional breakdown, he sought comfort in his partner's arms, crying his heart out as they provided a safe space for him to unload his anguish.
out of whack
[Phrase]
used to describe a person who is feeling mentally disturbed or unbalanced
Ex: Losing his job was tough on Mike and he acknowledges feeling out of whack for a few months after.
one's heart sink
[Satz]
used to express one's sadness or disappointment about something
Ex: As the final exam questions were handed out, his heart sank, realizing that he had forgotten to study the key topics.
down in the mouth
[Phrase]
feeling sad or discouraged
Ex: Despite the cheerful surroundings, she felt down in the mouth and couldn't shake her sadness.
kick in the teeth
[Phrase]
something that proves to be very shocking and disappointing to one, in a way that ruins one's good mood
Ex: Receiving a rejection letter from her dream college was a crushing kick in the teeth, dashing her hopes and forcing her to reconsider her plans.
used to describe an individual who is really depressed or sad
Ex: In the midst of chaotic wedding preparations, the groom stood there like a dying duck in a thunderstorm, unsure of what to do next.
black mood
[Phrase]
a period of time during which one feels extremely miserable and depressed
Ex: As the team faced a string of losses, the locker room was filled with black moods, as players grappled with disappointment and frustration.
long face
[Nomen]
a disappointed or sad facial expression
langes Gesicht, trauriger Gesichtsausdruck
Ex: When I told her we had to cancel our plans , she could n't hide her long face, clearly disappointed by the sudden change of events .Als ich ihr sagte, dass wir unsere Pläne absagen mussten, konnte sie ihr **langes Gesicht** nicht verbergen, sichtlich enttäuscht von der plötzlichen Änderung der Ereignisse.
out of sorts
[Phrase]
irritated, upset, or slightly unwell
Ex: The sudden change in routine threw the toddler out of sorts, resulting in tantrums and a general sense of unease throughout the day.
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