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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Of course, those in the mood for true indulgence--or guests who hit a longshot trifecta at the track--should definitely make dinner reservations at Addison, chef William Bradley’s three-star Michelin restaurant.
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David Weiss, Forbes.com, 18 July 2025
Street cats may also carry unknown health risks or simply not be in the mood for human interaction.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 July 2025
Swiatek is out on the town and in the mood for a Champions’ Ball.
—Tim Ellis, Forbes.com, 12 July 2025
Fortunately for this TikToker, this particular cat was very much in the mood—for cuddles, attention, and perhaps some emotional support squats.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 July 2025
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David Weiss, Forbes.com, 18 July 2025
Street cats may also carry unknown health risks or simply not be in the mood for human interaction.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 July 2025
Swiatek is out on the town and in the mood for a Champions’ Ball.
—Tim Ellis, Forbes.com, 12 July 2025
Fortunately for this TikToker, this particular cat was very much in the mood—for cuddles, attention, and perhaps some emotional support squats.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 July 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 5 Aug. 2025.
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