Feelings - Excitement

Explore English idioms regarding excitement with examples like "be raring to go" and "with bells on".

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in glowing terms

[phrase]

in a way that is very favorable or enthusiastic

Ex: The critic wrote about the play in glowing terms, praising every performance.

to make one's mouth water

[phrase]

to make someone tempted to do or try something

Ex: The shiny new gadgets in the store made my mouth water to try them all.

with all guns blazing

[phrase]

with a high level of energy or enthusiasm

Ex: The team entered the match with all guns blazing and dominated the first half.

thrilled to death

[phrase]

feeling very happy and excited about something

Ex: She was thrilled to pieces when she heard she got the job.

to take one's breath away

[phrase]

to make someone become really amazed

Ex: The view from the mountain took my breath away.

one's heart skips a beat

[sentence]

used to describe to a person feels a sudden, strong emotional reaction or physical sensation, often due to excitement, surprise, fear, or attraction

Ex: Her heart skipped a beat when she saw the surprise gift.

to jump for joy

[phrase]

to feel really happy and fulfilled

Ex: The kids jumped for joy when they heard the trip was back on.

to go ape

[phrase]

to become extremely excited or enthusiastic about something

Ex: He went ape when he found out he'd won the lottery.

like a kid with a new toy

[phrase]

very thrilled or excited about something new that one has got

Ex: He's been like a kid with a new toy ever since he bought that camera.

like a kid in a candy store

[phrase]

used to refer to someone who is having a really good time and cannot control their excitement

Ex: He was like a kid in a candy store at the tech expo.

all one's Christmases have come at once

[sentence]

used to refer to someone who is extremely pleased with their luck

Ex: When she got the promotion and the bonus on the same day, it was like all her Christmases had come at once.

bored out of one's mind

[phrase]

to be bored to an extreme degree

Ex: I was bored out of my mind during the three-hour lecture.

to chomp at the bit

[phrase]

to hardly be able to wait for something due to intense excitement

Ex: The children were chomping at the bit to open their presents.

goose bumps

[noun]

a state in which little bumps appear on the skin and bodily hair becomes upright because of excitement, cold, or fear

Ex: That song always gives me goose bumps.

on the edge of one's seat

[phrase]

used when one is attentively watching or listening to someone or something with great interest or excitement

Ex: I was on the edge of my seat during the thriller movie.

to smack one's lips

[phrase]

to be really excited for something that is about to happen

Ex: The investors were licking their lips at the thought of the new deal.

with bells on

[phrase]

in a way that shows one's intense enthusiasm

Ex: If you invite me to the concert, I'll be there with bells on.

to bounce off the walls

[phrase]

to be full of energy and excitement

Ex: The kids were bouncing off the walls before the birthday party.

bright-eyed and bushy-tailed

[phrase]

full of energy and joy

Ex: She arrived at work bright-eyed and bushy-tailed, even after the long flight.

the world is one's oyster

[sentence]

used to say that one can do whatever one desires

Ex: With her new degree, the world is her oyster.

to knock somebody off one's feet

[phrase]

to surprise or impress someone greatly

Ex: Her performance completely knocked me off my feet.

to go wild

[phrase]

to become very excited and noisy

Ex: When the band started playing their favorite song, the crowd went wild with cheers and applause.

to tickle one's fancy

[phrase]

to appeal to someone's particular interests or preferences

Ex: If the painting tickles your fancy, you should buy it.

Feelings
Happiness	Excitement	Sadness or Discontent	Unhappiness & Disappointment
Anger	Rage	Losing One's Temper	Annoyance
Irritation	Fear & Terror	Anticipation	Shame & Embarrassment

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