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 not in the mood for an al fresco soak, large windows still let in plenty of the serene desert ambiance, and inside, there’s a tub and shower stocked with Salt & Stone bath products, as well as plenty of plush towels and robes. —

Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Jan. 2025 There are many places that serve alcohol alternatives, but for those not in the mood to go out, there are mocktail recipes to try at home. —

Ana Rocío Álvarez Bríñez, The Courier-Journal, 1 Jan. 2025 The electorate was not in the mood for status quo politics. —

ABC News, 29 Dec. 2024 Buy Now 14 of 26 'The Christmas Countdown' by Holly Cassidy After getting dumped by her childhood sweetheart, Callie isn't in the mood to embrace the holidays. —

Sabienna Bowman, People.com, 14 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for in the mood