Feeling

Question 1

Over the moon

Answer 1

To be really pleased about something, extatic

Eg: congratulations on your promotion. That’s amazing. You must be over the moon

Question 2

As happy as Larry

Answer 2

To be very happy about something

Eg: my meeting went great; I got the time off so I’m as happy as Larry

Question 3

A happy camper

Answer 3

Indicates that you are content, really satisfied rather than extremely happy
Eg: I had no idea I would enjoy my new job so much. I’m a very happy camper

Question 4

Not a happy camper

Answer 4

Negative form of happy camper

Eg: when the company reshuffled the organization, the team were not happy campers

Question 5

Heavy heart

Answer 5

Extreme feeling of sadness

Eg: with a heavy heart, he spoke at his father’s funeral

Question 6

Down in the dumps

Answer 6

To feel really sad and disappointed

Eg: they tought they were buying their dream house but another couple offered more for it. The’ve both been feeling down in the dumps all week

Question 7

Pique

Answer 7

Verb( to pique ) : to excite or cause interest:
Eg: Labor law piqued his interest in law school.

Noun( pique) : anger or annoyance
Eg: He stormed from the room in a fit of pique.

Question 8

Harness

Answer 8

Verb (to harness) : to put a harness on an animal or a person/to collect and control something so that it can be used effectively
Eg: He harnessed the baby into her car seat.
The dam harnesses water power (= controls and uses it) to generate electricity

harness energy/ideas/skills Organizations need to harness the skills and knowledge of people who are retired or unemployed.
harness the power of sth Plans to help developing countries harness the power of technology are important in the fight against global warming

Question 9

Loath

Answer 9

Verb: to feel strong hate, dislike, or disgust for someone or something
Eg:
I loathe doing housework.
“Do you like fish?” “No, I loathe it.”