in the mood

idiom

: feeling a desire for something or to do something

I'm in the mood for sushi.

I'm sorry. I'm just not in the mood to talk.

"Would you like to see a movie?" "No, I'm not in the mood (to see a movie)."

Examples of in the mood in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Anyone in the mood for some espresso? Espresso the cat is looking for a home, the Ohio SPCA & Humane Society shared on Facebook on Friday, Aug. 2. —

Marina Watts, Peoplemag, 5 Aug. 2024 An increase in vasomotor symptoms, as well as changing social or personal life factors, may also play a role in the mood changes that occur during this perimenopause. —

Joy Emeh, Health, 18 July 2024 The singer/songwriter has partnered with OGX to create a song to boost your confidence and get you in the mood to dance. —

Catherine Santino, Peoplemag, 18 July 2024 But as the city prepares to play host to dozens of heads of state and government, few are in the mood for a party. —

Emily Rauhala, Washington Post, 8 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for in the mood

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