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
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Reese Witherspoon and Will Ferrell are not in the mood to share their wedding venue in the first trailer for the comedy feature You’re Cordially Invited.
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Ryan Gajewski, The Hollywood Reporter, 14 May 2024
Wong Kar-wai was in the mood for conversation at MOMA book chat
13 of 20
The Iron Claw (2023)
The true story of the Von Erich wrestling family was so unrelentingly tragic that when The Iron Claw finally got made, director Sean Durkin opted to leave one brother out entirely.
—Chris Bellamy and Kyle Fowle, EW.com, 10 May 2024
These are the 10 most scenic drives in the US
Other gluten-free options at Chase Field
Not in the mood for a hot dog?
—Endia Fontanez, The Arizona Republic, 18 Apr. 2024
But if mom is in the mood to celebrate, simply add a dash of champagne.
—Zoe Denenberg, Southern Living, 16 Apr. 2024
More than six months into the war and with little sign of a permanent ceasefire, some Muslim American communities aren’t much in the mood for an elaborate Eid celebration.
—Harmeet Kaur, CNN, 10 Apr. 2024
Every day feels like a joke People just aren't in the mood for jokes
In conclusion, the internet is over April Fools' Day.
—Katie Wiseman, The Indianapolis Star, 1 Apr. 2024
Some late-night bubbles and wine will set you in the mood.
—Essence Lifestyle, Essence, 1 Apr. 2024
Who’s not in the mood to see Rita Moreno or Jessica Lange or Forest Whitaker or Brendan Fraser?
—Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 11 Mar. 2024
Ryan Gajewski, The Hollywood Reporter, 14 May 2024
Wong Kar-wai was in the mood for conversation at MOMA book chat
13 of 20
The Iron Claw (2023)
The true story of the Von Erich wrestling family was so unrelentingly tragic that when The Iron Claw finally got made, director Sean Durkin opted to leave one brother out entirely.
—Chris Bellamy and Kyle Fowle, EW.com, 10 May 2024
These are the 10 most scenic drives in the US
Other gluten-free options at Chase Field
Not in the mood for a hot dog?
—Endia Fontanez, The Arizona Republic, 18 Apr. 2024
But if mom is in the mood to celebrate, simply add a dash of champagne.
—Zoe Denenberg, Southern Living, 16 Apr. 2024
More than six months into the war and with little sign of a permanent ceasefire, some Muslim American communities aren’t much in the mood for an elaborate Eid celebration.
—Harmeet Kaur, CNN, 10 Apr. 2024
Every day feels like a joke People just aren't in the mood for jokes
In conclusion, the internet is over April Fools' Day.
—Katie Wiseman, The Indianapolis Star, 1 Apr. 2024
Some late-night bubbles and wine will set you in the mood.
—Essence Lifestyle, Essence, 1 Apr. 2024
Who’s not in the mood to see Rita Moreno or Jessica Lange or Forest Whitaker or Brendan Fraser?
—Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 11 Mar. 2024
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“In the mood.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20the%20mood. Accessed 18 May. 2024.
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