English idioms related to Feelings

English idioms related to Feelings - Sadness or Discontent

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on one's conscience
phrase
(of an unfortunate event) making one feel extreme guilt or sadness
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to eat sb alive
phrase
to make someone experience extreme pain or distress
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a lump in / to one's throat
phrase
a feeling like something is stuck in one's throat, often caused by strong emotions or the need to cry
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to eat one's heart out
phrase
to feel deep sadness or disappointment, especially over a lost opportunity or unfulfilled desire
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to open the floodgates
phrase
to cause strong and overwhelming emotional reactions, often leading to a burst of tears, feelings, or memories
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one's nose out of joint
phrase
a state of great annoynce or anger
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to take sth to heart
phrase
to take advice or criticism very seriously and let it greatly influence one's decisions
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out of one's element
phrase
in a place or situation that is unsuitable or disadvantageous to one
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sick and tired
phrase
annoyed or disgusted by someone or something one has been dealing with for a long time
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(down) in the dumps
phrase
very sad and hopeless
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to cry sb a river
phrase
to cry excessively in front of others in order to make them feel guilty or sad
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broken heart
noun
a state of great sorrow and sadness caused by the ending of a romantic relationship or the death of a loved one
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to break one's heart
phrase
to make someone who loves one go through deep emotional pain and sorrow
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