in a good mood

Meaning

This expression is used to describe someone who is feeling happy, cheerful, or friendly at a specific moment. It refers to a temporary state of mind rather than a permanent personality trait. It is commonly paired with verbs like 'to be' or 'to get.'

Examples

• She was in a good mood after passing her driving test.

  She was in a good mood after passing her driving test.

• Don't ask him for a favor unless he's in a good mood.

  Don't ask him for a favor unless he's in a good mood.

• The sunny weather always puts me in a good mood.

  The sunny weather always puts me in a good mood.

• Why is everyone in such a good mood today?

  Why is everyone in such a good mood today?

• I woke up in a good mood, ready to tackle the day.

  I woke up in a good mood, ready to tackle the day.

Common Mistakes

• ✗ I am in good mood today.

  ✓ I am in a good mood today.

  The word 'mood' is a countable noun in this context, so you must include the indefinite article 'a'.

• ✗ She has a good mood.

  ✓ She is in a good mood.

  In English, we describe this emotional state using the preposition 'in' with the verb 'to be', rather than using the verb 'to have'.

Related Expressions

Practice

• The delicious breakfast put everyone ___.

  💡 Feeling happy or cheerful.

  Show answer

  in a good mood

• Is she ___? I need to ask her a quick question.

  💡 Feeling positive and friendly.

  Show answer

  in a good mood