Emotions & feelings
The everyday English you reach for around feelings — cheering a friend up, talking through stress, sharing good news, and calming down after a row.
A friend's feeling low and you want to lift their mood.
Opening up about a hard stretch and how you're coping.
Telling someone something exciting and looking ahead.
Cooling off after an argument and making peace.
That wobbly moment when you're ready to pack it in and a mate talks you round.
When you finally stop dodging it and admit how things really are.
An old song, a photo, a smell — and suddenly you're flooded with memories.
When a friend's just been dumped and you're trying to help them through it.
When you're close to tears at your desk and a colleague quietly steps in.
When someone's been moody all day and a mate gives them a gentle nudge.
A mate is spiralling before something big. You help them breathe, prep, and feel ready.
Something small has been quietly wearing you down. You finally admit it to a friend.
A colleague or sibling won't stop needling you. You vent, then talk yourself down.
A wedding, a leaving do, an old photo — the emotion sneaks up on you and you well up.
Admin, noise, a confusing task — you've hit your limit and need to vent before you snap.
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Multiple-meaning phrases in emotions & feelings
Same phrase, different jobs — compare the meanings before you use them.