Sentiments - Anticipation

Découvrez comment les expressions idiomatiques anglaises comme "se défaire à la couture" et "sur des épingles et des aiguilles" sont liées à l'anticipation en anglais.

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fever pitch [nom]

paroxysme

Ex: The campaign 's momentum is building , and support is growing at a fever pitch .

L'élan de la campagne se construit, et le soutien grandit à un rythme effréné.

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

to make someone extremely excited

Ex: The adventure trip next week will definitely set our pulses racing .

like there's no time tomorrow [Phrase]

in a way one desires without being concerned about the future

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

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 [Phrase]

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 [Phrase]

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

Ex: I 'll be pacing around the room , like a cat on a hot tin roof , until I hear back about the job interview .

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

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

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

an intense feeling of suspense, fear, or nervousness

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panic stations [nom]

état d'urgence

Ex: Everyone is in panic stations as the fire alarm blares throughout the building .

Tout le monde est en état de panique alors que l'alarme incendie retentit dans tout le bâtiment.

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

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 [Phrase]

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

Ex: By next month , I predict Claire will have met trouble halfway so frequently that her anxiety is out of control .

hot to trot [Phrase]

having a strong and urgent desire to do something

Ex: She 's hot to trot and ca n't wait to start her new business venture .

to [go] postal [Phrase]

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

Ex: He went postal after being passed over for the promotion .

like a chicken with its head cut off [Phrase]

used to describe someone who is extremely confused and excited

Ex: When the fire alarm went off, everyone started running around like chickens with their heads cut off, trying to find the nearest exit.

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

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 eerie silence in the abandoned house sends a chill down my spine .

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

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

Ex: The old building is in such disrepair that it will eventually fall apart at the seams if left unattended .

in a stew [Phrase]

in a very troubled or nervous state

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to [have] a cow [Phrase]

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

Ex: I can already imagine Dad having a cow when he sees the dent on his car .

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