Idioms for feelings that we actually use!

If you want to express your mood in a natural way, then this set of idioms for feelings is going to help you do that!

Idioms are a great way to sound fluent….providing you use them accurately (you need to say them EXACTLY as they are written) and in the right context!

You can watch the video above (if you want to practise your pronunciation) or read the examples below and then save the handy image (at the bottom of this page) as a reminder!

Idioms for feeling angry or frustrated

I’m fed up with it!

My flatmate is always leaving dirty plates everywhere and she never cleans the bathroom. I’m fed up with it!

It makes my blood boil!

People who don’t pick up after their dogs are so selfish. Every time I see dog’s mess on the pavement, it makes my blood boil!

It drives me crazy!

My husband can never find his passport when we’re packing for a holiday. It drives me crazy!

I’m at my wit’s end!

I’ve tried to help my daughter with maths so many times but she keeps failing the exam. I don’t know what to do anymore. I’m at my wit’s end.

Idioms for feeling sad

I feel blue!

Summer is over and I won’t see my family again until Christmas. I feel blue!

I’m down in the dumps today!

My friend just cancelled our weekend plans and I didn’t sleep well last night so, as you can see, I’m down in the dumps today!

Idioms for feeling nervous or excited

I’ve got butterflies in my stomach!

I’m meeting that new guy from the dating site tonight. I’ve got butterflies in my stomach already!

I’ve got goosebumps!

I can’t believe I’m about to find out if I got into University or not. Look at my arms! I’ve got goosebumps!

Idioms for feeling happy

I’m over the moon!

I just got asked to be in charge of the new department at work! I can’t believe it. I’m over the moon!

I feel like I’m walking on air!

My girlfriend just told me she’s pregnant. We’ve been trying for months to have a baby. I feel like I’m walking on air!

Another useful idiom!

I’m beside myself with + emotion noun (This is a great one for describing strong emotions in different situations. Just add the relevant emotion as a noun)

My Mum has a big hospital appointment tomorrow. She’s beside herself with worry.

My husband just got promoted. He’s beside himself with joy!

Don’t forget them!

Now you know how/when to use these idioms for feelings, save the handy image below and learn them word for word:

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What do you think about these idioms for feelings?

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And if you don’t want to stop, here’s where you can find some more great idioms and natural phrases!