Happiness Idioms
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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