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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For those in the mood for something a bit more dressed up, there’s a small cocktail list featuring classics like a bloody mary and Kir Royale.
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Scott Campbell, Travel + Leisure, 6 Apr. 2025
The question is whether buyers will be in the mood to buy if the winds are blowing against them.
—Aldo Svaldi, Denver Post, 3 Apr. 2025
Their site doesn’t have a photo up of this one yet, but here’s a performance from 1970 to get you in the mood.
—Levi Weaver, New York Times, 26 Mar. 2025
The minimalistic set, fresh glam and airy wardrobe is not only sure to get you in the mood for spring, but showcases Madix as a style chameleon.
—Catherine Santino, People.com, 13 Mar. 2025
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Scott Campbell, Travel + Leisure, 6 Apr. 2025
The question is whether buyers will be in the mood to buy if the winds are blowing against them.
—Aldo Svaldi, Denver Post, 3 Apr. 2025
Their site doesn’t have a photo up of this one yet, but here’s a performance from 1970 to get you in the mood.
—Levi Weaver, New York Times, 26 Mar. 2025
The minimalistic set, fresh glam and airy wardrobe is not only sure to get you in the mood for spring, but showcases Madix as a style chameleon.
—Catherine Santino, People.com, 13 Mar. 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 16 Apr. 2025.
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