Phrases & Expressions

To feel very ill.

• I feel awful today, so I'm staying in bed.
• He felt awful after eating too much cake.

To feel sad, unhappy, or depressed.

• She's been feeling blue since her friend moved away.
• I often feel blue on rainy days.

to feel uncomfortable in a social situation

• I felt embarrassed in front of everyone.
• Don't feel embarrassed about it.

Used to invite or encourage someone to do something without hesitation.

• "Feel free to interrupt me during the lecture," the professor told his students.
• If you need legal advice, feel free to call my cousin Fred — he's a lawyer.

to feel thankful for something someone has done

• I feel grateful for your help.
• She feels grateful every day.

To feel bad about doing wrong.

• I feel guilty about lying.
• Don't feel guilty, it wasn't your fault.

To feel emotional pain because of someone's words or actions.

• I feel hurt by your words.
• She felt hurt when he didn't call.

To feel normal and healthy again after an illness or period of feeling unwell.

• After the surgery, she started to feel like herself again.
• The medication helped him feel like himself again.

To feel free from worry or anxiety.

• I felt relieved after hearing the news.
• She felt relieved when he arrived safely.

To feel protected and free from worry or doubt.

• She feels secure in her new job.
• He feels secure knowing his family is nearby.