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)."
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But when asked about his chances of playing if the series extended, Curry wasn’t much in the mood to entertain what-ifs.
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Marcus Thompson Ii, New York Times, 15 May 2025
When in the mood for something sweet, Bardauil heads to Cannelle for artisanal French pastries and baked goods, like strawberry tarts or plateau chocolats.
—AFAR Media, 14 May 2025
Merrill was not in the mood to discuss his catch or anything else.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 May 2025
But that day last fall, McBride wasn’t in the mood to stop and smell the roses.
—Alison Herman, Variety, 5 May 2025
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Marcus Thompson Ii, New York Times, 15 May 2025
When in the mood for something sweet, Bardauil heads to Cannelle for artisanal French pastries and baked goods, like strawberry tarts or plateau chocolats.
—AFAR Media, 14 May 2025
Merrill was not in the mood to discuss his catch or anything else.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 May 2025
But that day last fall, McBride wasn’t in the mood to stop and smell the roses.
—Alison Herman, Variety, 5 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for in the mood
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“In the mood.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20the%20mood. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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