Sentimientos - Anticipation

Descubre cómo los modismos en inglés como "desmoronarse" y "en ascuas" se relacionan con la anticipación en inglés.

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fever pitch [Sustantivo]

paroxismo

Ex: Emotions ran at a fever pitch during the intense debate as both sides passionately argued their points .

Las emociones llegaron a un punto álgido durante el intenso debate mientras ambas partes argumentaban apasionadamente sus puntos.

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

to make someone extremely excited

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like there's no time tomorrow [Frase]

in a way one desires without being concerned about the future

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

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

Ex: We were pulling our hair out during the hectic holiday shopping season .

on pins and needles [Frase]

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

Ex: They will be on pins and needles until the winner of the competition is announced .

like a cat on a hot tin roof [Frase]

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] [Frase]

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

Ex: We had butterflies in our stomachs before the big exam , but we were relieved when it was finally over .

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

an intense feeling of suspense, fear, or nervousness

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panic stations [Sustantivo]

estado de alerta

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

Estaba en estado de pánico cuando se dio cuenta de que había extraviado su pasaporte justo antes del viaje.

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

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

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to [meet] trouble halfway [Frase]

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

Ex: Jane is meeting trouble halfway right now as she stresses over potential fallout from a situation that has yet to play out .

hot to trot [Frase]

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 [Frase]

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 [Frase]

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 [Frase]

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 [Frase]

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

Ex: After months of tension , their marriage fell apart at the seams , leading to a painful divorce .

in a stew [Frase]

in a very troubled or nervous state

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to [have] a cow [Frase]

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

Ex: The boss had a cow when he saw the report full of errors .

Sentimientos
Happiness	Excitement	Tristeza o descontento	Infelicidad & Decepción
Anger	Rage	Perder los estribos	Annoyance
Irritation	Miedo & Terror	Anticipation	Vergüenza & Bochorno