This is lesson 19 from Idiom Part 3. Each idiom is followed by its definition and examples. After you learn them, you can use them in your daily conversation.
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English Idiom Part 3- Lesson 19- Idioms about Moods
1- Moods are like the weather = Moods can change quickly and unpredictably, just like the weather.
Her emotions change so fast, moods are like the weather with her.
2- A show-off = Someone who tries to attract attention by behaving as if they are more important or talented than others.
He’s such a show-off when he talks about his achievements.
3- Moody = Often changing mood quickly and unpredictably.
She’s been really moody since the exam results came out.
4- Blow your top = To suddenly become very angry.
Dad blew his top when he saw the broken window.
5- On the warpath = Very angry and likely to argue or fight.
The manager was on the warpath after the team missed the deadline.
6- At the end of your tether = Having no strength or patience left to deal with something.
After hours of trying to calm the crying baby, she was at the end of her tether.
7- At your wits’ end = Very frustrated, not knowing what to do.
I was at my wits’ end trying to solve the software error.
8- Fly off the handle = To suddenly become very angry without much warning.
He flew off the handle when he found out someone had scratched his car.
9- Make your blood boil = To make someone extremely angry.
It makes my blood boil when people cheat and lie.
10- Spit feathers (British informal) = To be extremely angry.
She was spitting feathers when she saw the mess they made in her room.
11- Give someone a piece of your mind = To angrily tell someone what you think.
I’m going to give him a piece of my mind for being late again!
12- The last straw / The final straw = The last in a series of problems that finally makes you lose patience.
The broken air-conditioner was the last straw I had to leave the hotel.
13- Hot under the collar = Angry or embarrassed.
He got hot under the collar when they questioned his qualifications.
14- Up in arms = Very angry or upset about something, often ready to protest or argue.
The community was up in arms over the new construction plan that threatened the park.
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