Emotions, Reactions, & Relationships

to do something that makes someone extremely upset, annoyed, or angry

The constant noise from the construction work next door is driving me crazy.

to enter a state of deep unconsciousness from which a person cannot be easily awakened

After the accident, the injured motorcyclist fell into a coma.

to reveal something surprising or unexpected to someone

The children sprung a surprise on their parents by cleaning the house while they were away.

to press one's teeth against the lip as a reaction to emotion, pain, or to prevent oneself from saying something

She had to bite her lip to prevent herself from saying something hurtful during the argument.

to have good intentions, with the desire to do something positive or helpful, even if the results may not align with those intentions

She may have made mistakes, but she genuinely meant well in her efforts to support the community.

to quickly come to the aid or support of another person when they are under attack, criticism, or facing a difficult situation

When her friend was falsely accused, she sprang to her defense with evidence to prove her innocence.

to earn the confidence, belief, or reliance of another person

It took time and honesty to win her trust after a period of misunderstandings.

to tolerate the presence of someone or something one dislikes very much

Every time I see that messy room, I can't stand the sight of it.

to share similarities in appearance, characteristics, or qualities

The siblings bear a strong resemblance to each other, with their identical features.

to earn confidence and belief from another person in one's honesty, reliability, and intentions

Through consistent honesty and reliability, he managed to gain his boss's trust.

to start loving someone deeply

They met at a coffee shop and quickly fell in love.

to entertain someone with generous or luxurious food and drink

The company wined and dined its clients at a five-star restaurant.

to perform exceptionally well or brilliantly in a specific situation or task

The team captain played a blinder in the final match, leading the team to victory.

to make a formal vow to get married to someone

In a traditional ceremony, they plighted their troth before family and friends, pledging their lifelong commitment.

to feel one has enough energy and mental capacity to be able to do something

After being sick all week, I finally feel up to going back to work.

used to express intense emotional states like amusement, embarrassment, shame, etc. that one is going through

I almost died of embarrassment when I tripped in front of everyone.

to direct one's focus or concentration toward something specific

The loud noise in the distance caused everyone to turn their attention toward it.

to suddenly and uncontrollably express strong emotions, often in a negative way

Having a fit at work is unprofessional and can harm relationships.

to attract or receive attention, often by means of effort, achievement, or significance

The new movie garnered attention for its innovative storytelling and stunning visuals.