Idioms – Moods & Feelings

 To be up in arms – (verb) To be very angry.

 Bored to tears – (adj.) So bored or uninterested that you almost
want to cry.
 On cloud nine/Over the moon – (adj.) Incredibly happy, usually
because of a good outcome or result.
 Down in the dumps/mouth – (adj.) Sad or depressed.
 In a fool’s paradise – (adj.) Feeling happy based on false
information or something that won’t last.
 In stitches – (adj.) Laughing uncontrollably.
 To get on your nerves – (verb) To annoy.
 Happy camper – (noun) Someone who is feeling pleasant or
content, usually after getting something they want.
 To have butterflies in your stomach – (verb) To feel very
nervous.
 To have nerves of steel – (verb) To be fearless or rarely
nervous.
 To kick yourself – (verb) To be angry with yourself.
 To get tongue-tied – (verb.) To be unable to or have difficulty
speaking because you are nervous or anxious.
Decide if the underlined phrase is the correct idiom for the sentence.
If not, replace it with a more appropriate one.

1. The movie was so sad. I was in stitches the whole time.

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_ 2. Richard is fearless. So naturally, he gets tongue-tied when he
speaks publicly.
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_ 3. It really gets on our nerves when you chew your gum loudly.
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_ 4. My team won the championship. We are absolutely over the
moon right now!
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_ 5. This class makes me bored to tears. The teacher is so dull.
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_ 6. Bianca got everything she wanted for her birthday, so she is
kicking herself.
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_ 7. Sure, you’re in a fool’s paradise now. But when you realize that
being the boss is hard work, you will feel differently.
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_ 8. Congratulations! Everyone is up in arms about your new baby!
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_ 9. I have nerves of steel. What should I do to relax?
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_ 10. Cheer up! You look a little down in the mouth.
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Answer Key

1. Down in the dumps/mouth

2. Has nerves of steel
3. (Correct as is)
4. (Correct as is)
5. (Correct as is)
6. A happy camper
7. (Correct as is)
8. Over the moon, on cloud nine
9. Butterflies in my stomach 10. (Correct as is)