Feelings - Anticipation

Discover how English idioms like "come apart at the seams" and "on pins and needles" relate to anticipation in English.

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fever pitch

[noun]

a state characterized by great excitement or agitation

to get one's pulse racing

[phrase]

to make someone extremely excited

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

like there's no time tomorrow

[phrase]

in a way one desires without being concerned about the future

to pull one's hair out

[phrase]

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

on pins and needles

[phrase]

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

Ex: They will on pins and needles until the winner of the competition is announced .

like a cat on a hot tin roof

[phrase]

used to describe someone who is in a very agitated state of mind

Ex: I 'll be pacing around the roomlike a cat on a hot tin roof, until I hear back about the job interview .

to have butterflies in one's stomach

[phrase]

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

Ex: had butterflies in our stomachs before the big exam , but we were relieved when it was finally over .

one's heart in one's mouth

[phrase]

an intense feeling of suspense, fear, or nervousness

panic stations

[noun]

a sense of anxiety or urgency, because there is a lot that one must do quickly

Ex: She will be panic stations trying to finish her presentation before the important meeting .

to have ants in one's pants

[phrase]

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

Ex: He 's having ants in his pants all day , eagerly counting down the minutes until the party starts .

to meet trouble halfway

[phrase]

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

Ex: By next month , I predict Claire will met trouble halfway so frequently that her anxiety is out of control .

hot to trot

[phrase]

having a strong and urgent desire to do something

to go postal

[phrase]

to behave in an angry, violent, or crazy way, particularly due to overwhelming stress

Ex: I hope they implement more employee assistance programs to prevent anyone from having snapped so much theygone postal by next quarter .

like a chicken with its head cut off

[phrase]

used to describe someone who is extremely confused and excited

Ex: As the deadline approached , the team was working frantically , each member like a chicken with its head cut off, trying to complete their assigned tasks .

shiver down one's spine

[phrase]

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 chilling revelation sent shiver down her spine, leaving her stunned .

to come apart at the seams

[phrase]

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

Ex: The old building is in such disrepair that it will fall apart at the seams if left unattended .

in a stew

[phrase]

in a very troubled or nervous state

to have a cow

[phrase]

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

Ex: I can already imagine having a cow when he sees the dent on his car .

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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