not in the mood
Example Sentences
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Simon, though, was not in the mood to reflect on the events of last year -- she had hinted at that by raising a finger to her mouth as she crossed the line.
From Barron's • Feb. 11, 2026
But Buehler, who went 23 months between big league starts, was not in the mood for moral victories.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2024
Lilly Calman is not in the mood this Valentine’s Day for the flowers, chocolates or a romantic dinner for two, especially after a recent breakup.
From New York Times • Feb. 11, 2024
Their noisy supporters roared them forward in search of an unlikely equaliser but City were not in the mood to let the three points slip.
From BBC • May 6, 2023
Usually, this would be the cue for me to make myself invisible, but I was hurting too bad, and I was not in the mood.
From "Bronx Masquerade" by Nikki Grimes
