Positive Feelings Flashcards
(26 cards)
Sense of purpose
John has always had a very strong sense of purpose in his life
Sense of achievement
You should have a great sense of achievement at having reached the last unit of the book
Sigh of relief
Kay heaved a sigh of relief as she saw Dick step off the plane
A shiver down someone’s spine
Tamara felt a shiver down her spine as she heard the orchestra tuning up.
Surge of adrenalin
As I stood up to speak I felt a surge of adrenalin.
Burst of energy
I had a sudden burst of energy and decided to spring clean the whole flat.
State of euphoria
We are all in a state of euphoria after our fantastic exam results.
Sheer bliss
I just loved my day at the beauty spa. It was sheer bliss.
Sheer bliss = a feeling of calm happiness.
Heart leaps
My heart leapt when I heard the news.
Lifelong ambition
Teaching at this university has been my lifelong ambition.
A dream come true.
Coming to America is a dream come true.
NOT a dream comeS true
High hope
My wife always had a high hope that I would get this job.
Go into rapture
My mother went into rapture when she heard the news,
Jump for joy.
My son literally jumped for joy.
Dead keen.
My son is now dead keen to become a teacher himself.
Find happiness.
I’ve certainly found happiness in this profession.
It doesn’t live up to someone’s expectations.
But it doesn’t always live up to people’s expectations, of course.
Work to someone’s advantage
Be of benefit to someone.
Pure luck
A lot also depends on pure luck, being in the right place at the right time.
Cautiously optimistic
I would be cautiously optimistic about my chances of success.
Take delight in
My wife takes great delight in any success that I have.
Profound admiration for
I have a profound admiration for his work.
Get the recognition someone deserves
I hope one day he’ll get the recognition he deserves.
Derive pleasure from…
Find enjoyment in…
