Sentiments - Excitement

Explorez les idiomes anglais concernant l'excitation avec des exemples comme "être impatient de partir" et "avec des cloches".

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in glowing terms [Phrase]

in a way that is very favorable or enthusiastic

Ex: The novel was praised in glowing terms for its intricate plot , rich character development , and lyrical prose .

to [make] {one's} mouth water [Phrase]

to make someone tempted to do or try something

Ex: The trailer for the highly anticipated movie showcased thrilling action sequences that made fans' mouths water for its release.

with (all|both|) guns blazing [Phrase]

with a high level of energy or enthusiasm

Ex: The ambitious entrepreneur launched their startup with both guns blazing , tackling challenges head-on and pursuing success with unwavering drive .

thrilled to (death|pieces) [Phrase]

feeling very happy and excited about something

Ex: She was thrilled to pieces when her favorite band announced a surprise concert in her city .

to [take] {one's} breath away [Phrase]

to make someone become really amazed

Ex: The stunning view of the mountains took her breath away .

{one's} heart [skip|miss] a beat [phrase]

used to describe to a person feels a sudden, strong emotional reaction or physical sensation, often due to excitement, surprise, fear, or attraction

Ex: When she saw the surprise proposal , her heart skipped a beat from the excitement .

to [jump] for joy [Phrase]

to feel really happy and fulfilled

Ex: Upon hearing the news of her sister 's engagement , she could n't help but jump for joy and shower her with congratulations .

to [go] ape [Phrase]

to become extremely excited or enthusiastic about something

Ex: The kids went ape when they saw the ice cream truck coming down the street , running and shouting with pure joy .

like a kid with a new toy [Phrase]

very thrilled or excited about something new that one has got

Ex: The child unwrapped the shiny new bicycle and could n't wait to hop on and ride , grinning from ear to ear like a kid with a new toy .

like a kid in a (candy store|toy shop) [Phrase]

used to refer to someone who is having a really good time and cannot control their excitement

Ex:

all {one's} Christmases [have] come at once [phrase]

used to refer to someone who is extremely pleased with their luck

Ex:

bored out of {one's} [mind|brain|skull] [Phrase]

to be bored to an extreme degree

Ex: As I waited for my delayed flight with no entertainment or books , I was bored out of my mind at the airport .

to [chomp|champ|chafe] at the bit [Phrase]

to hardly be able to wait for something due to intense excitement

Ex: After two hours of waiting in the airport lobby , we were chafing at the bit to finally get on the plane .

goose bumps [nom]

chair de poule

Ex: As the roller coaster reached its highest peak , a surge of excitement ran through me , and I got goose bumps .

Alors que les montagnes russes atteignaient leur sommet le plus élevé, une vague d'excitation m'a traversé, et j'ai eu la chair de poule.

on the edge of {one's} [seat] [Phrase]

used when one is attentively watching or listening to someone or something with great interest or excitement

Ex: As the detective revealed the final clue, the audience sat on the edge of their seats, eager to uncover the mystery.

to [smack|lick] {one's} lips [Phrase]

to be really excited for something that is about to happen

Ex: He was licking his lips looking at all those fancy sports cars .

with bells on [Phrase]

in a way that shows one's intense enthusiasm

Ex: I 'll be there with bells on ! "

to [bounce] off the walls [Phrase]

to be full of energy and excitement

Ex: The caffeine had kicked in , and he was bouncing off the walls with energy , unable to sit still .

bright-eyed and bushy-tailed [Phrase]

full of energy and joy

Ex: Despite the early morning start , she arrived at work bright-eyed and bushy-tailed , ready to tackle the day with enthusiasm .

the world [is] {one's} oyster [phrase]

used to say that one can do whatever one desires

Ex: After graduating from college, Sarah felt like the world was her oyster, and she could pursue any career path she wanted.

to [knock] {sb} off {one's} feet [Phrase]

to surprise or impress someone greatly

Ex: The singer 's voice knocked me off my feet .

to [tickle] {one's} fancy [Phrase]

to appeal to someone's particular interests or preferences

Ex: The idea of traveling to exotic locations really tickles her fancy .

Sentiments
Happiness	Excitement	Tristesse ou mécontentement	Malheur & Déception
Anger	Rage	Perdre son sang-froid	Annoyance
Irritation	Peur & Terreur	Anticipation	Honte & Embarras