Sentimenti - Eccitazione o Noia

Esplora i modi di dire inglesi riguardanti l'eccitazione con esempi come "essere impaziente di andare" e "con le campane".

Revisione

Flashcard

Ortografia

Quiz

Inizia a imparare

in glowing terms [Frase]

in termini entusiastici

Ex: The renowned pianist was described in glowing terms for her virtuosic skills and captivating performances .

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

tentare

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 [Frase]

con un alto livello di energia o entusiasmo

Ex: The fiery debater entered the debate with guns blazing , presenting compelling arguments and countering every opposing viewpoint with precision .

thrilled to (death|pieces) [Frase]

felice di morte

Ex: The children were thrilled to death when they found out they were going to Disneyland for their summer vacation .

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

fare in modo che qualcuno diventi davvero stupito

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

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

improvvisamente diventare estremamente nervoso

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

to [jump] for joy [Frase]

saltare di gioia

Ex: When she received the acceptance letter from her dream university , she jumped for joy , unable to contain her excitement .

to [go] ape [Frase]

venire scimmia

Ex: When the band started playing their favorite song , the crowd went ape , dancing and cheering with uncontainable excitement .

like a kid with a new toy [Frase]

come un bambino con un nuovo giocattolo

Ex: When the virtual reality headset arrived , he eagerly put it on and started exploring the virtual world like a kid with a new toy .

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

sentirsi come un bambino in un negozio di caramelle

Ex: When the tech enthusiast stepped into the electronics expo , he could n't contain his excitement , darting from booth to booth like a kid in a candy store , marveling at the latest gadgets and innovations .

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

ottenere fortunato

Ex:

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

annoiarsi molto

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 [Frase]

sii irrequieto impaziente di iniziare a fare qualcosa

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

goose bumps [sostantivo]

pelle d'oca

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

Mentre le montagne russe raggiungevano il loro picco più alto, un'ondata di eccitazione mi attraversò, e mi venne la pelle d'oca.

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

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 [Frase]

to be really excited for something that is about to happen

Ex: Property developers have been smacking their lips at the thoughts of getting their hands on such prime real estate .

with bells on [Frase]

in a way that shows one's intense enthusiasm

Ex: When her favorite band announced a reunion tour , she immediately bought tickets and declared , " I 'll be at the front row with bells on ! "

to [bounce] off the walls [Frase]

to be full of energy and excitement

Ex: The kids were so hyped up after the birthday party that they were bouncing off the walls for hours .

bright-eyed and bushy-tailed [Frase]

full of energy and joy

Ex: Despite the rainy weather , the marathon runners arrived at the starting line bright-eyed and bushy-tailed , determined to give their best performance .

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

avere il mondo ai suoi piedi

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 [Frase]

to surprise or impress someone greatly

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

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

to appeal to someone's particular interests or preferences

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

Sentimenti
Felicità	Eccitazione o Noia	Tristezza o Malcontento	Infelicità & Delusione
Rabbia	Rabbia	Perdere la pazienza	Fastidio
Irritazione	Paura & Imbarazzo	Ansia	Vergogna & Imbarazzo