Attitudes and Emotions Vocabulary
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Verbs
1. Throw yourself into (something) – To engage fully or enthusiastically in an activity or task.
Sarah threw herself into her studies, spending hours in the library every day.
2. Cheer up – To become happier or to make someone happier.
I brought my friend some flowers to cheer her up after a rough day.
3. Feel down – To feel sad or depressed.
After failing the exam, Tom felt down about his academic performance.
4. Get carried away – To become overly enthusiastic or excited about something
The kids got carried away playing in the park and lost track of time.
5. Come across as – To give a particular impression or appearance to others.
Despite his good intentions, his jokes often come across as rude.
6. Get into (something) – To become involved or interested in something.
Jack got into photography after receiving a camera for his birthday.
Idioms
7. Be over the moon – To be extremely happy or delighted.
When she got the job offer, she was over the moon with excitement.
8. Look on the bright side – To focus on the positive aspects of a situation.
Even though she didn’t win the race, she looked on the bright side and celebrated her personal best time.
9. Be on the ball – To be alert, efficient, and ready to act.
The receptionist is always on the ball, making sure everything runs smoothly in the office.
10. Keep your cool – To remain calm and composed, especially in challenging situations.
Despite the stressful situation, he managed to keep his cool and handle it calmly.
11. Be green with envy – To be very jealous or envious of someone.
Seeing her sister’s new car, Jane was green with envy.
12. Be down to earth – To be practical, realistic, and unpretentious.
Despite his success, the CEO remained down to earth and approachable to all employees.
