Känslor - Anticipation

Upptäck hur engelska idiomatiska uttryck som "falla sönder i sömmarna" och "på nålar" relaterar till förväntan på engelska.

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fever pitch [Substantiv]

kulmen

Ex: Anticipation is building , and the excitement is expected to reach a fever pitch at the highly anticipated music festival next week .

Förväntan byggs upp och spänningen förväntas nå en kulinarisk höjdpunkt på det efterlängtade musikfestivalen nästa vecka.

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

to make someone extremely excited

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

like there's no time tomorrow [Fras]

in a way one desires without being concerned about the future

Ex:

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

to demonstrate signs of anxiousness, anger, or frustration in difficult situations

Ex: He pulled his hair out when he realized he had lost the keys to his car .

on pins and needles [Fras]

in a very nervous or excited state because of something that is going to happen

Ex: We were on pins and needles while waiting for the decision on our loan application .

like a cat on a hot tin roof [Fras]

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] [Fras]

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

Ex: They always have butterflies in their stomachs when speaking in public , but they manage to deliver confident presentations .

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

an intense feeling of suspense, fear, or nervousness

Ex: She will have her heart in her mouth as she awaits the results of her medical test , hoping for good news .

panic stations [Substantiv]

panikläge

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

Alla är i panikstationer medan brandlarmet ljuder genom hela byggnaden.

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

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

Ex: She had ants in her pants while waiting for the exam results , unable to sit still .

to [meet] trouble halfway [Fras]

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 [Fras]

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 [Fras]

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 [Fras]

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 [Fras]

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 [Fras]

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 [Fras]

in a very troubled or nervous state

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to [have] a cow [Fras]

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 .

Känslor
Happiness	Excitement	Sorg eller missnöje	Olycka & Besvikelse
Anger	Rage	Förlora sitt humör	Annoyance
Irritation	Rädsla & Terror	Anticipation	Skam & Förlägenhet