An idiom is a phrase that makes no sense unless you know the definition. "Feeling" is a word.
"Feeling blue" IS an idiom - you cannot literally feel the color blue! Feeling blue means that you're sad.
"She's feeling under the weather" is an example of an idiom, meaning that someone is feeling unwell or sick.
No, the word "feeling" is not an idiom. It is a noun that refers to an emotional state or perception of a situation.
Feeling blue means you are sad or possibly depressed.
Feeling blue means you are sad or possibly depressed.
"Tom was feeling under the weather after catching a cold."
The idiom "feeling down in the mouth" means feeling sad or unhappy. It refers to someone looking sorrowful or melancholic, with their mouth turned downwards indicating their emotional state.
The idiom "my heart was in my mouth" means feeling extremely anxious or nervous to the point where it feels like your heart is pounding heavily in your chest.
No, feeling blue is an idiom that means feeling sad or melancholic. It is not a hyperbole, which is an exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally.
An idiom is a phrase or expression that has a meaning different from the literal definition of the individual words. Idioms are often used to convey a specific message or feeling in a culturally understood way.
If you are "under the weather," then you are feeling ill. The image is of a dark cloud hanging over you, making you miserable.The idiom "feeling a bit under the weather" means that a person is feeling slightly ill.
No, "have an ax to grind" is a common idiom that means to have a strong opinion or feeling about something because of a past experience or grievance. It does not involve personification.