English Project- Idioms (Topic- Emotions)

Idiom: A chip on your shoulder

Meaning: An ingrained resentment or grievance due to a feeling of inferiority and often marked by aggressive behavior

Sentence: She still seems to have a chip on her shoulder about the argument she had with her friend last week. 

Idiom: Afraid of your own shadow

Meaning: Easily frightened

Sentence: Everyone was surprised that Sara led the meeting with confidence, as she normally seems afraid of her own shadow. 

Idiom: As hard as nails

Meaning: Tough, strong/unfeeling, callous

Sentence: I wish I had your health; you look as hard as nails.

Idiom: As pleased as punch

Meaning: Delighted, proud

Sentence: One minute Haroon was as pleased as a punch when he heard that he was going to be promoted from a employ to manager

Idiom: Cheesed off

Meaning: Annoyed

Sentence: I was really cheesed off that they made me go to the back of the queue.

Idiom: On cloud nine

Meaning: Very happy

Sentence: I felt on cloud nine when I heard that my parents our getting me a Shih Tzu for my birthday next week.