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in the mood

Idioms  

  1. Disposed or inclined toward something, as in I'm in the mood for a good long walk. This phrase is also put in the negative, I'm not in the mood to argue. [Late 1500s]

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If I’m in the mood for a movie, I would then head to the Alamo Drafthouse.

From Los Angeles Times

I’m not in the mood to agree with Liz about this right now.

From Literature

I’m much more secure, and I am also less in the mood to win arguments.

From Los Angeles Times

But not everyone is in the mood for total defeat.

From Slate

If I’m in the mood for some music by one of the better-known artists, I might play Cash’s “Hey, Porter!” or Mr. Morrison’s “Into the Mystic,” but if I want something smart and engaging to read, I’ll go to Mr. Darnielle’s lyrics and his invaluable comments on them.

From The Wall Street Journal

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