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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Mercury’s entrance to Virgo has you in the mood to tidy up and organize.
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Usa Today, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2025
People are relaxed, curious, and in the mood to treat themselves.
—Amanda Lauren, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Sadly, however, neither pup appears to be in the mood for socializing, preferring to walk away without engaging the sweet pup.
—Jack Beresford, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Aug. 2025
To get you in the mood, The Athletic asked one of our United writers, Mark Critchley, and Arsenal counterpart James McNicholas for their insights before the game at Old Trafford.
—James McNicholas, New York Times, 17 Aug. 2025
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Usa Today, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2025
People are relaxed, curious, and in the mood to treat themselves.
—Amanda Lauren, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Sadly, however, neither pup appears to be in the mood for socializing, preferring to walk away without engaging the sweet pup.
—Jack Beresford, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Aug. 2025
To get you in the mood, The Athletic asked one of our United writers, Mark Critchley, and Arsenal counterpart James McNicholas for their insights before the game at Old Trafford.
—James McNicholas, New York Times, 17 Aug. 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 9 Sep. 2025.
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