Happiness Idioms

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Agnes

British English

William

British English

Olivia

American English

James

American English

Charlotte

AUS English

Amaia

NZ English

Lethabo

SA English

Geetha

IND English

1. Be on cloud nine

This idiom means to be very happy, overjoyed, or elated.

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Winning the championship made me feel like I was on cloud nine

After getting a promotion at work, she was on cloud nine for days

His girlfriend said yes to his proposal and he was on cloud nine

She was on cloud nine when she found out she got accepted to her dream college

The kids were on cloud nine after meeting their favorite celebrities

2. Be over the moon

This idiom means to be very pleased or delighted about something.

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He was over the moon when he found out he was going to be a dad

She was over the moon when she got accepted to her top choice for graduate school

They were over the moon when they won the lottery

After months of rehearsals, the cast was over the moon after their successful opening night performance

She was over the moon when she received the news that her cancer was in remission

3. Have a heart of gold

This idiom means to be kind, generous, and caring towards others.

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He may seem gruff, but he has a heart of gold

She always volunteers her time and has a heart of gold

Despite all the fame and fortune, the celebrity has a heart of gold

Her generosity and kindness are proof that she has a heart of gold

The way he cares for his family and friends shows that he has a heart of gold

4. Tickled pink

This idiom means to be extremely pleased or delighted about something.

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I was tickled pink when I found out that I got the job

When her best friend surprised her with a visit, she was tickled pink

He was tickled pink when he won the lottery

She was tickled pink to receive a hand-written letter from her grandmother

The little girl was tickled pink when she got a new puppy for her birthday

5. On top of the world

This idiom means to be very happy and successful.

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She was on top of the world after acing her final exam

When he proposed to her, she felt like she was on top of the world

After completing a marathon, he was on top of the world

She landed her dream job and was on top of the world

He won the championship and was on top of the world

6. Be all smiles

This idiom means to be very happy or cheerful.

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After receiving the surprise party, she was all smiles

They were all smiles when they reunited after not seeing each other for years

She saw a cute puppy and was all smiles for the rest of the day

He received a promotion, and was all smiles during the meeting

The child was all smiles when he saw the surprise birthday cake

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