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in a bad frame of mind
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.
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Source: A Dictionary of American Idioms
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.
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Source: A Dictionary of American Idioms
in the mood (for)
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.
I am sorry, darling, I am just not in the mood tonight.
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Source: A Dictionary of American Idioms
mad as a hornet
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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Source: A Dictionary of American Idioms
out of sorts
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.
Bob was out of sorts because he didn't get a bicycle for his birthday.
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Source: A Dictionary of American Idioms
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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Source: A Dictionary of American Idioms
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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Source: A Dictionary of American Idioms
brown study
brown study {n. phr.}
A time of deep thought about something; a deep thoughtful mood.
When his wife found him, he had pushed away his books and was in a brown study.
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Source: A Dictionary of American Idioms