metaphors Flashcards
brighten up
To make something more cheerful or lively.
cast a shadow over
To make something seem less positive or happy
down in the dumps
Feeling sad or depressed.
feel blue
To feel sad or depressed.
feel down/low
To feel sad or in low spirits.
in low spirits
Feeling sad or depressed.
in seventh heaven
Feeling extremely happy.
lift somebody’s spirits
To make someone feel happier.
light at the end of the tunnel
A sign of hope or improvement after a difficult period.
What does ‘light up’ mean?
To become more cheerful or lively.
What does ‘look up’ mean?
To improve or become more positive.
What does ‘look gloomy/bleak’ mean?
To appear sad or hopeless.
What does ‘on cloud nine’ mean?
Feeling extremely happy.
What does ‘on top of the world’ mean?
Feeling very happy and successful.
What does ‘over the moon’ mean?
Feeling extremely happy.
