Flashcards based on "Mood idiom flashcards set to learn" set

[in a bad frame of mind]  {adv. phr.}

In an unhappy mood.

Make sure the boss is not in a bad frame of mind when you ask him for a raise.

Contrast: [IN A GOOD FRAME OF MIND].

[in a good frame of mind]  {adv. phr.}

In a happy mood.

After a relaxing holiday in the Bahamas, the boss was in a very good frame of mind.

Contrast: [IN A BAD FRAME OF MIND].

[in the mood (for)]  {adj. phr.}

1. Interested in doing something.

Sorry, I'm just not in the mood for a heavy dinner tonight.

2. Feeling sexy.

[mad as a hornet] or [mad as hops] or [mad as a wet hen]  {adj. phr.},  {informal}

In a fighting mood; very angry.

When my father sees the dent in his fender, he'll be mad as a hornet.

Bill was mad as hops when the fellows went on without him.

[out of sorts]  {adj. phr.}

In an angry or unhappy mood; in a bad temper; grouchy.

Mary was out of sorts and wouldn't say good morning.

[snap out of]  {v.},  {informal}

To change quickly from a bad habit, mood, or feeling to a better one. — Often used with "it".

Mary was unhappy when her fiance abandoned her, but she snapped out of it when she met a new young man.

[strike] or [hit a sour note]  {v. phr.}

To spoil the mood at a gathering by hearing some bad news.

The news of Mr. Brown's sudden illness struck a sour note during our New Year's Eve party.

Compare: [SPIT INTO THE WEDDING CAKE].

[brown study]  {n. phr.}

A time of deep thought about something; a deep thoughtful mood.