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Understanding Emotional Expressions

The document discusses various idiomatic expressions related to emotions, providing definitions and examples for each. It also shares a personal narrative about the emotional changes experienced during pregnancy, describing feelings of joy, frustration, and the need for time to adjust. The author reflects on how these emotions can be overwhelming and lead to unexpected reactions.

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Understanding Emotional Expressions

The document discusses various idiomatic expressions related to emotions, providing definitions and examples for each. It also shares a personal narrative about the emotional changes experienced during pregnancy, describing feelings of joy, frustration, and the need for time to adjust. The author reflects on how these emotions can be overwhelming and lead to unexpected reactions.

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by : Dr.

Jaberi ‫یالطیف‬ code : emotions / Idm / 1

I can describe my emotions ( page 26 )

1. For no apparent reason

a : within reason
 She said she would pay whatever we asked , within reason .
b : she complained , with reason

2. On top of the world

a : live in a world of your own

b : a man / woman of the world

3. To be at the end of your tether = at your wit’s end

a : the end justifies the means

b : no end
 Your visit pleased her no end .

4. Cry your eye out = laugh your head off

a : cry wolf

b : cry for sth

c : it is no use crying over spilt milk

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by : Dr. Jaberi ‫یالطیف‬ code : emotions / Idm / 1

I can describe my emotions ( page 26 )

5. Wind sb up

a : wind sth up
 Does the clock have a battery or does it wind up ?

 The company was wound up last year .


b : wind down

6. Go off the deep end

7. Scream / laugh / shout your head off

a : above / over sb’s head

b : hide your head in the sand

8. Stir sb / sth up

 I don’t want to stir up any more trouble .

a : stir sb up
 He was accused of stiring the slaves up against their masters .

b : stir sth into sth

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by : Dr. Jaberi ‫یالطیف‬ code : emotions / Idm / 1

I can describe my emotions ( page 26 )

9. Take sth in

1. I read the whole passage without taking anything in .


2. The trip takes in six capitals .
3. = let sth out

a : take sb in
 When my parents died , my uncle took me in .

 She took me in by her story .

b : take after sb
 I’m told I take after my mother .

c : take sth down


1. = put sth up
2. She took her trousers down to show the doctor her leg wound .

d : take off
1. = land
2. the new album has taken off

e : take sb on
1. employ
2. the dentist has stopped taking on new patients .

f : take sth on
 She took on more responsibility .

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by : Dr. Jaberi ‫یالطیف‬ code : emotions / Idm / 1

I can describe my emotions ( page 26 )

A An emotional rollercoaster

Since I found out that I was pregnant , I’ve been on an emotional rollercoaster : mood seems to
change for no apparent reason . One minute I’m on top of the world , the next I’m at the end of my
tether , or crying my eyes out at some silly romantic movie . I’m so short – tempered – the slightest
thing winds me up . A guy in the office was tapping on the radiator earlier , and I just went off the
deep end and screamed my head off at him . Poor man – I have since apologized . Pregnancy has
stirred up feelings I didn’t know existed ! It’s such a new experience ; I guess I just need time to take
it all in .
all in .

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