Sentimenti - Infelicità & Delusione

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doom and gloom

[Frase]

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.

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to reduce somebody to tears

[Frase]

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.

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to cry one's eyes out

[Frase]

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.

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out of whack

[Frase]

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.

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one's heart sink

[Frase]

used to express one's sadness or disappointment about something

spezzato il cuore, scendere il cuore nelle calzette

Ex: As the final exam questions were handed out, his heart sank, realizing that he had forgotten to study the key topics.

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down in the mouth

[Frase]

feeling sad or discouraged

avere il muso lungo

Ex: Despite the cheerful surroundings, she felt down in the mouth and couldn't shake her sadness.

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kick in the teeth

[Frase]

something that proves to be very shocking and disappointing to one, in a way that ruins one's good mood

calcio nei denti

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.

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like a dying duck in a thunderstorm

[Frase]

used to describe an individual who is really depressed or sad

disperazioni

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.

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black mood

[Frase]

a period of time during which one feels extremely miserable and depressed

umore cupo

Ex: As the team faced a string of losses, the locker room was filled with black moods, as players grappled with disappointment and frustration.

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long face

[sostantivo]

a disappointed or sad facial expression

muso lungo

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 .Quando le ho detto che dovevamo cancellare i nostri piani, non poteva nascondere la sua **faccia lunga**, chiaramente delusa dal improvviso cambiamento degli eventi.

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out of sorts

[Frase]

irritated, upset, or slightly unwell

di malumore

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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