not in the mood
Example Sentences
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If you’re not in the mood for a hulking sirloin — and if just creamed spinach and a frosted martini feel like insufficient ballast — skip the burger.
From Salon • Mar. 11, 2026
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
“Did that wretched sign bring you? Because we’re not in the mood to design anything. Especially not for random people who haven’t made an appointment. Besides, the inspiration to create just isn’t there, is it?”
From "Aru Shah and the End of Time" by Roshani Chokshi
