Chunks 151 - 200

151 — She was (over the moon) about her new job. | What expression describes being extremely happy and excited about something?

OVER THE MOON... She was over the moon about her new job.

152 — He's been (feeling blue) since his girlfriend left. | What expression describes feeling sad or unhappy?

FEELING BLUE... He's been feeling blue since his girlfriend left.

153 — People chewing with their mouth open (drives me cr- -). | What expression do you use when something annoys you extremely?

DRIVES ME CRAZY... People chewing with their mouth open drives me crazy.

154 — I'm (fed up) with this traffic every morning. | What expression describes being extremely annoyed because something has been happening for too long?

FED UP... I'm fed up with this traffic every morning.

155 — I (can't stand) rude people. | What expression do you use when you strongly dislike someone or something?

CAN'T STAND... I can't stand rude people.

156 — (To be h- -), I didn't like the movie. | What expression do you use when you want to introduce your true and honest opinion?

TO BE HONEST... To be honest, I didn't like the movie.

157 — (In my op- -), this is the best restaurant in town. | What expression do you use to introduce your personal point of view?

IN MY OPINION... In my opinion, this is the best restaurant in town.

158 — (I see your p- -), but I still disagree. | What do you say when you understand someone's argument even though you don't agree with it?

I SEE YOUR POINT... I see your point, but I still disagree.

159 — That was a fantastic presentation. — (I couldn't agree m- -). | What expression do you use when you completely agree with someone?

I COULDN'T AGREE MORE... That was a fantastic presentation. — I couldn't agree more.

160 — We are never going to agree on politics, so (let's agree to disa- -). | What expression do you use when you accept that neither person will change their opinion and decide to stop arguing?

LET'S AGREE TO DISAGREE... We are never going to agree on politics, so let's agree to disagree.

161 — It (tears me ap- -) to see stray animals suffering. | What expression describes something that causes you deep emotional pain?

TEARS ME APART... It tears me apart to see stray animals suffering.

162 — When he won the lottery, he was (on cloud n- -). | What expression describes feeling extremely happy, almost as if you're floating?

ON CLOUD NINE... When he won the lottery, he was on cloud nine.

163 — He looks a bit (down in the d- -) today. | What expression describes someone who is feeling unhappy or discouraged?

DOWN IN THE DUMPS... He looks a bit down in the dumps today.

164 — I was (scared to d- -) when I saw the spider. | What expression describes being extremely frightened?

SCARED TO DEATH... I was scared to death when I saw the spider.

165 — I get (butterflies in my st- -) every time I see her. | What expression describes that nervous feeling you get when you're excited or attracted to someone?

BUTTERFLIES IN MY STOMACH... I get butterflies in my stomach every time I see her.

166 — Your compliment really (made my d- -). | What expression means that someone did something that made you feel especially happy?

MAKE MY DAY... Your compliment really made my day.

167 — Please stop whistling. It's (getting on my n- -). | What expression describes something that is increasingly annoying you?

GETTING ON MY NERVES... Please stop whistling. It's getting on my nerves.

168 — The special effects in that movie (blew my m- -). | What expression do you use when something impresses or amazes you enormously?

BLOW MY MIND... The special effects in that movie blew my mind.

169 — I have (mixed f- -) about moving to a new city. | What expression describes having both positive and negative emotions about the same decision?

MIXED FEELINGS... I have mixed feelings about moving to a new city.

170 — I am (sick and t- -) of your excuses. | What expression do you use when you've had enough of something and are extremely annoyed by it?

SICK AND TIRED... I am sick and tired of your excuses.

171 — It's raining, but (look on the bright s- -), the plants need water. | What expression encourages someone to focus on the positive aspects of a bad situation?

LOOK ON THE BRIGHT SIDE... It's raining, but look on the bright side, the plants need water.

172 — I'm feeling a bit (under the wea- -), I think I'll stay home. | What expression do you use when you're feeling slightly sick or unwell?

UNDER THE WEATHER... I'm feeling a bit under the weather, I think I'll stay home.

173 — It was just a joke. Don't (take it per- -). | What expression means getting offended by something that wasn't intended to hurt you?

TAKE IT PERSONAL... It was just a joke. Don't take it personal.

174 — I'm sorry I got the job instead of you. — It's okay, (no hard fee- -). | What expression do you use to show someone that you're not angry or resentful after something unpleasant happens?

NO HARD FEELINGS... I'm sorry I got the job instead of you. — It's okay, no hard feelings.

175 — Don't be afraid to (speak your m- -) at the meeting. | What expression means saying exactly what you think or believe without hiding your opinion?

SPEAK YOUR MIND... Don't be afraid to speak your mind at the meeting.

176 — Checking the locks helped to (ease my m- -). | What expression means helping someone stop worrying and feel more relaxed?

EASE MY MIND... Checking the locks helped to ease my mind.

177 — I'm sorry I (lost my t- -) and shouted at you. | What expression means suddenly becoming very angry and losing control of your emotions?

LOSE MY TEMPER... I'm sorry I lost my temper and shouted at you.

178 — Panic won't help; we need to (keep a cool h- -). | What expression means staying calm and thinking clearly in a difficult situation?

KEEP A COOL HEAD... Panic won't help; we need to keep a cool head.

179 — (Feel fr- -) to call me if you have any questions. | What expression do you use to give someone permission to do something without hesitation?

FEEL FREE... Feel free to call me if you have any questions.

180 — The news of his failure was (hard to swa- -). | What expression describes something that is difficult to accept or believe?

HARD TO SWALLOW... The news of his failure was hard to swallow.

181 — She was (beside herself) with worry when he didn't come home. | What expression describes being overwhelmed by an extremely strong emotion?

BESIDE MYSELF... She was beside herself with worry when he didn't come home.

182 — The baby has been crying all night. I'm (at the end of my r- -). | What expression describes having no patience or energy left to deal with a difficult situation?

AT THE END OF MY ROPE... The baby has been crying all night. I'm at the end of my rope.

183 — I wanted to argue, but I decided to (bite my t- -). | What expression means stopping yourself from saying something you really want to say?

BITE MY TONGUE... I wanted to argue, but I decided to bite my tongue.

184 — She (gave him the cold sh- -) after their argument. | What expression means deliberately ignoring someone or treating them in an unfriendly way?

GIVE THE COLD SHOULDER... She gave him the cold shoulder after their argument.

185 — You look stressed. You need to (get something off your ch- -). | What expression means talking about something that's been bothering you so you can feel relieved?

GET SOMETHING OFF YOUR CHEST... You look stressed. You need to get something off your chest.

186 — Don't give him a ticket, officer. (Have a h- -)! | What expression do you use to ask someone to show kindness and compassion?

HAVE A HEART... Don't give him a ticket, officer. Have a heart!

187 — You always know how he feels; he (wears his heart on his sl- -). | What expression describes someone who openly shows their emotions?

WEAR YOUR HEART ON YOUR SLEEVE... You always know how he feels; he wears his heart on his sleeve.

188 — He (fell head over h- -) for her the moment they met. | What expression describes falling deeply and completely in love with someone?

HEAD OVER HEELS... He fell head over heels for her the moment they met.

189 — When she saw my new car, she was (green with e- -). | What expression describes someone who feels extremely jealous of another person's possessions or success?

GREEN WITH ENVY... When she saw my new car, she was green with envy.

190 — When he lied to my face, I just (saw r- -). | What expression describes suddenly becoming extremely angry?

SEE RED... When he lied to my face, I just saw red.

191 — I'm (feeling l- -) today. Maybe I need some chocolate. | What expression describes feeling unhappy, discouraged, or lacking energy?

FEELING LOW... I'm feeling a bit low today. Maybe I need some chocolate.

192 — The kids (jumped for j- -) when we told them about Disney World. | What expression means showing extreme happiness and excitement?

JUMP FOR JOY... The kids jumped for joy when we told them about Disney World.

193 — It's just a small scratch. Don't (make a f- -). | What expression means making too much fuss or complaining about something minor?

MAKE A FUSS... It's just a small scratch. Don't make a fuss.

194 — The toddler (threw a f- -) in the supermarket. | What expression describes someone becoming extremely angry and having an emotional outburst?

THROW A FIT... The toddler threw a fit in the supermarket.

195 — I'm (torn between) buying the red dress or the blue one. | What expression describes being unable to decide between two choices?

TORN BETWEEN... I'm torn between buying the red dress or the blue one.

196 — Don't be such a (worryw- -). Everything will be fine. | What do you call someone who constantly worries too much about things?

WORRYWART... Don't be such a worrywart. Everything will be fine.

197 — The kids are (full of b- -) today. | What expression describes people who have lots of energy and enthusiasm?

FULL OF BEANS... The kids are full of beans today.

198 — Even though he is famous, he is very (down to e- -). | What expression describes someone who is humble, practical, and easy to get along with?

DOWN TO EARTH... Even though he is famous, he is very down to earth.

199 — Give him a pizza and he's a (happy c- -). | What informal expression describes someone who is completely satisfied and happy with their situation?

HAPPY CAMPER... Give him a pizza and he's a happy camper.

200 — Enjoy the party! I hope you (have a b- -). | What expression do you use to wish someone a really enjoyable and exciting time?

HAVE A BLAST... Enjoy the party! I hope you have a blast.