have mixed feelings / emotions about sb/sth

British pronunciation/hav mˈɪkst fˈiːlɪŋz ɪmˈəʊʃənz ɐbˌaʊt ˌɛsbˈiː slˈaʃ ˌɛstˌiːˈeɪtʃ/
American pronunciation/hæv mˈɪkst fˈiːlɪŋz ɪmˈoʊʃənz ɐbˌaʊt ˌɛsbˈiː slˈæʃ ˌɛstˌiːˈeɪtʃ/
to have mixed feelings / emotions about sb/sth
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to not be sure whether one agrees with, likes, or approves of someone or something
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What is the origin of the idiom "have mixed feelings about someone or something" and when to use it?

The origin of the idiom "have mixed feelings about someone or something" is rooted in the understanding that human emotions and opinions can be multifaceted and contradictory. The phrase emerged from the recognition that individuals often experience a combination of positive and negative sentiments towards someone or something, rather than having a singular, uniform response. As a reflection of the complexity of human emotions, "mixed feelings" has become a widely used expression to convey the ambivalence and internal conflict that arises when different emotions or thoughts coexist.

örnekler
1He had mixed feelings about the whole project.
2but I have mixed feelings about him
3I have mixed emotions about tomorrow's party with two of your exes being there.
4I don't know, I have mixed feelings about Charlie Manson.
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