Phrases to Describe Emotions

After receiving the bad news, I was ______________.

• in a state of bliss

• down in the dumps

• on cloud nine

When I heard the shocking announcement, I ______________.

• caught someone off guard

• dropped a bombshell

• was taken aback

During the horror movie, I ______________.

• was scared to death

• was on top of the world

• hit the roof

After my team's victory, I couldn't help but ______________.

• jump for joy

• break out in a cold sweat

• feel blue

When I failed the test, I felt ______________.

• in high spirits

• bummed out

• like a cat on hot bricks

The tragic story was so ______________ that it had me crying my heart out.

• heartrending

• in a state of bliss

• over the moon

During the suspenseful scene, I was ______________.

• on pins and needles

• grinning from ear to ear

• reduced to tears

The beauty of the Taj Mahal______________.

• took my breath away

• had me crying my heart out

• blew my top

When my friend lied to me, I ______________.

• hit the roof

• was on cloud nine

• shrieked in fright

When I found out I got accepted into my dream university, I ______________.

• jumped out of my skin

• was on cloud nine

• had a sinking feeling