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 renowned pianist was described in glowing terms for her virtuosic skills and captivating performances .

to [make] {one's} mouth water [phrase]

to make someone tempted to do or try something

Ex: The menu at the new restaurant is so diverse that it 's guaranteed to make your mouth water .

with (all|both|) guns blazing [phrase]

with a high level of energy or enthusiasm

Ex: The passionate speaker took the stage with guns blazing , delivering a powerful and persuasive speech that captivated the audience .

thrilled to (death|pieces) [phrase]

feeling very happy and excited about something

Ex: When she received the scholarship , she was thrilled to death and could n't contain her excitement .

to [take] {one's} breath away [phrase]

to make someone become really amazed

Ex: The elegance of her wedding dress took his breath away the moment he saw her .

{one's} heart [skip|miss] 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: As he approached the finish line in first place , his heart skipped a beat in anticipation of victory .

to [jump] for joy [phrase]

to feel really happy and fulfilled

Ex: When she received the acceptance letter from her dream university , she jumped for joy , unable to contain her excitement .

to [go] ape [phrase]

to become extremely excited or enthusiastic about something

Ex: When the band started playing their favorite song , the crowd went ape , dancing and cheering with uncontainable excitement .

like a kid with a new toy [phrase]

very thrilled or excited about something new that one has got

Ex: When the virtual reality headset arrived , he eagerly put it on and started exploring the virtual world like a kid with a new toy .

like a kid in a (candy store|toy shop) [phrase]

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

Ex: When the tech enthusiast stepped into the electronics expo , he could n't contain his excitement , darting from booth to booth like a kid in a candy store , marveling at the latest gadgets and innovations .

all {one's} Christmases [have] come at once [sentence]

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

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bored out of {one's} [mind|brain|skull] [phrase]

to be bored to an extreme degree

Ex: Spending the entire weekend doing repetitive household chores left me feeling bored out of my mind .

to [chomp|champ|chafe] at the bit [phrase]

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

Ex: Biden chomps at the bit for his turn at debate .

goose bumps [noun]

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

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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: During the gripping courtroom drama , the jurors were on the edge of their seats , waiting for the verdict to be announced .

to [smack|lick] {one's} lips [phrase]

to be really excited for something that is about to happen

Ex: Property developers have been smacking their lips at the thoughts of getting their hands on such prime real estate .

with bells on [phrase]

in a way that shows one's intense enthusiasm

Ex: When her favorite band announced a reunion tour , she immediately bought tickets and declared , " I 'll be at the front row with bells on ! "

to [bounce] off the walls [phrase]

to be full of energy and excitement

Ex: The news of her acceptance into her dream college had her bouncing off the walls with joy .

bright-eyed and bushy-tailed [phrase]

full of energy and joy

Ex: The children woke up on Christmas morning , bright-eyed and bushy-tailed , eager to open their presents .

the world [is] {one's} oyster [sentence]

used to say that one can do whatever one desires

Ex: After graduating from college, Sarah felt like the world was her oyster, and she could pursue any career path she wanted.

to [knock] {sb} off {one's} feet [phrase]

to surprise or impress someone greatly

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to [tickle] {one's} fancy [phrase]

to appeal to someone's particular interests or preferences

Ex: The quirky sense of humor in the movie tickled his fancy , and he could n't stop laughing .

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