Gevoelens - Anticipation

Ontdek hoe Engelse uitdrukkingen zoals "uit elkaar vallen" en "op naalden zitten" verband houden met anticipatie in het Engels.

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fever pitch [zelfstandig naamwoord]

hoogtepunt

Ex: The atmosphere in the stadium is reaching a fever pitch as the teams battle it out in the final minutes of the game .

De sfeer in het stadion bereikt een hoogtepunt van opwinding terwijl de teams strijden in de laatste minuten van de wedstrijd.

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

to make someone extremely excited

Ex: The thrilling roller coaster ride always gets my heart racing .

like there's no time tomorrow [Zinsdeel]

in a way one desires without being concerned about the future

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

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 [Zinsdeel]

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 [Zinsdeel]

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] [Zinsdeel]

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

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

an intense feeling of suspense, fear, or nervousness

Ex: Her heart is in her mouth as she steps onto the stage to deliver her first solo performance.

panic stations [zelfstandig naamwoord]

paniektoestand

Ex: We went into panic stations when the storm hit and the power went out .

We gingen in paniekmodus toen de storm toesloeg en de stroom uitviel.

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

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

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to [meet] trouble halfway [Zinsdeel]

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

Ex: Mark met trouble halfway last week when he panicked over a minor work issue that never materialized .

hot to trot [Zinsdeel]

having a strong and urgent desire to do something

Ex: He was hot to trot when he got the opportunity to present at the conference .

to [go] postal [Zinsdeel]

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

Ex: They went postal when the system crashed mid-shift .

like a chicken with its head cut off [Zinsdeel]

used to describe someone who is extremely confused and excited

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

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

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

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

Ex: She feels like her life is coming apart at the seams with the overwhelming demands of work and personal responsibilities .

in a stew [Zinsdeel]

in a very troubled or nervous state

Ex: The organization is coming apart at the seams due to internal conflicts and a lack of leadership.

to [have] a cow [Zinsdeel]

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

Ex: Every time I mention spiders , my sister has a cow and starts screaming .

Gevoelens
Happiness	Excitement	Verdriet of ontevredenheid	Ongelukkigheid & Teleurstelling
Anger	Rage	Zijn geduld verliezen	Annoyance
Irritation	Angst & Terreur	Anticipation	Schaamte & Verlegenheid