in (one's) (something) mode
in (one's) (something) mode
Behaving in a particular way (which is specified before "mode"). Watch out, that kitten tends to nip people when she's in her play mode. Don't try to talk to Nate today—he's in his angry mode.
See also: mode
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
in one’s something mode
phr. behaving in a specified mode. (The something can be replaced by work, sleep, hungry, angry, etc.) Todd is always in his play mode when he should be working.
See also: mode, something
McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions
- in one’s something mode
- sex kitten
- nip in the air
- illin'
- illin’
- illing
- behind the times
- be (as) mad as a hatter
- be nip and tuck
- tuck