English Expressions of Emotion

It's been keeping me up at night, I am worried ______ about it.

Thank goodness, that's a ______ off my mind.

This situation is ______ me up the wall.

This news is such a ______ to me, I can't believe it.

I have had it up to ______ with your excuses.

You have got to be ______ me, that's unbelievable!

I am worried ______ about my aunt - she isn't very well.

[Blank], it's horrible when a relative is sick.

I can breathe a ______ of relief now that it's over.

This problem has been ______ on my nerves all day.

I'm feeling a bit ______ in the dumps.

[Blank] would have thought it?

I'm ______ worried about this presentation.

Sorry, to hear ______.

I can't stop ______!

I'm feeling a bit ______ in the dumps.

I can ______ a sigh of relief now.

It has been keeping me ______ at night.

I've had it ______ to here with people gossiping behind my back.

That must be a ______ for you.

I'm feeling a bit ______ to hear that.

You've got to be ______ me!

Now I can ______ a sight of relief.

Expressing Emotions

Anxiety

It has been keeping me up at night: extremely concerned about something
I am worried sick about: worrying about something a lot
I have been worrying about it a lot: extremely concerned about something

Relief

I can breathe a sigh of relief: feeling relieved that something is over
That's a weight off my mind: feeling relieved that something is no longer a concern
Thank goodness: expressing gratitude that something is over or did not happen

Annoyance and Frustration

...driving me up the wall: completely fed up with something
...really gets on my nerves: feeling annoyed or frustrated
I have had it up to here with: feeling completely fed up with something

Surprise or Disbelief

You have got to be kidding me: expressing disbelief or surprise
Get out of here: expressing surprise or disbelief
Who would have thought it: expressing surprise or astonishment

Sadness

I am feeling a bit down in the dumps: feeling sad or unhappy
I am feeling a bit blue: feeling sad or unhappy
I am heartbroken: feeling extremely sad or distraught
Sorry, to hear that: expressing sympathy or condolences

Enjoyment or Happiness

I am walking on air: feeling extremely happy or joyful
I can't stop smiling: feeling happy or joyful

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