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 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 Especially around Valentine’s Day, when it’s assumed that all those pleasure-enhancing chemicals can get us in the mood for love. Laurie Ochoa, Los Angeles Times, 11 Feb. 2024 And finally: Angelenos seem to always be in the mood for pasta. Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 16 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 25 Apr. 2024.

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