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In an unhappy mood.
Contrast: [IN A GOOD FRAME OF MIND].
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In a happy mood.
Contrast: [IN A BAD FRAME OF MIND].
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1. Interested in doing something.
2. Feeling sexy.
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In a fighting mood; very angry.
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. mad as a hornet
[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.
Mrs. Harris was mad as a wet hen when the rabbits ate her tulips.
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In an angry or unhappy mood; in a bad temper; grouchy.
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To change quickly from a bad habit, mood, or feeling to a better one. — Often used with "it".
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. snap out of
[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.
The coach told the lazy player to snap out of it.
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To spoil the mood at a gathering by hearing some bad news.
Compare: [SPIT INTO THE WEDDING CAKE].
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. strike
[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].
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A time of deep thought about something; a deep thoughtful mood.
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