Be in the mood for something/for doing something In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "be in the mood for something/for doing something", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Zesty Y calendar 2022-04-16 03:04

Meaning of Be in the mood for something/for doing something

Synonyms:

feel like doing something

Be in the mood for something/for doing something phrase

To have an inclination to do something or desire for something.

 

I'm in the mood for going running today because the weather is so beautiful.

Let's eat out tonight—I'm not in the mood for cooking.

Are you in the mood for another drink?

John says he is in the mood for Mexican food.

Other phrases about:

blind impulse

A desire to do something, which is random, sudden and unaccountable

itching to do something

To long for something/ to do something

like gold dust
Used to describe something which is very valuable and hard to get it because many people want it
have it/things/everything your own way

Believe or act in accordance with your desires, usually in spite of the wants or feelings of others

to give one's right arm

Used to emphasize one's interest or eagerness to have or do something

Origin of Be in the mood for something/for doing something

The origin of this phrase is not clear.

 

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