Sadness Idioms
Agnes
British English
William
British English
Olivia
American English
James
American English
Charlotte
AUS English
Amaia
NZ English
Lethabo
SA English
Geetha
IND English
1. Down in the dumps
This idiom means to feel sad, depressed, or unhappy.
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I failed my exam and have been down in the dumps all day
She's been down in the dumps since her dog passed away
After losing his job, he was down in the dumps for weeks
Whenever it rains, he gets down in the dumps because he can't play soccer
I know you're feeling down in the dumps now, but things will get better
2. Be in a funk
This idiom means to feel low or depressed, often for no apparent reason.
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Ever since he broke up with his girlfriend, he's been in a funk
I'm in a funk today, and I can't seem to shake it off
After the accident, he was in a funk for a long time
She's been in a funk ever since her boss criticized her work
I don't know what's wrong, but I've been in a funk for days
3. Have the blues
This idiom means to feel sad, usually as a result of a personal situation or circumstance.
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I don't know why, but I've had the blues all day
She always has the blues during the winter months
Whenever he hears that song, he gets the blues
After the breakup, he had the blues for a long time
I'm having the blues because I miss my family
4. Be under a cloud
This idiom means to feel sad or unhappy, often due to an ongoing problem or situation.
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Ever since the accident, James has been under a cloud
I'm always under a cloud when it's raining outside
When I'm under a cloud, I try to think of things that make me happy
Don't worry about being under a cloud; it happens to everyone sometimes
I felt like I was under a cloud when I found out I didn't get the job
