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Topic: MOODS and EMOTIONS

Complete these colloquial expressions.

1

Alright, there's no need to ........ down my throat. I was only asking if I could do my homework later.

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2

Paul needs cheering up. He's been feeling down in the ........ since he failed his exam.

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3

What's the matter with Corine? I only asked her to help me with some work and she walked off ........ a huff.

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Now complete the gaps with the missing words.

4

A) Every time I go into his office he jumps down my about something or other.

B) My sister's really been in the dumps recently. I think she must be having trouble with her boyfriend.

C) Don't walk off in a . If you've got a problem, tell me about it.

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Make them your own!

1) How do you normally react if someone jumps down your throat?
2) What would you do if a loved-one was feeling down in the dumps?
3) When was the last time you were in a huff about something?