Happy Idioms

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danced and sang

Meaning: To show great happiness or excitement openly and emotionally.

Example: When he heard about his promotion, he danced and sang with pure excitement. Read more ➺


halcyon days

Meaning: A past period remembered as peaceful, happy, and prosperous.

Example: He often described his childhood as the halcyon days, when life felt simple and secure. Read more ➺


with bells on

Meaning: Very eagerly or enthusiastically; with clear excitement and willingness.

Example: She agreed to help organize the event with bells on, excited to be involved from the start. Read more ➺


happy cake day

Meaning: A playful way to wish someone a happy birthday, used casually like a light-hearted variant.

Example: At work, someone surprised him with cupcakes and said "happy cake day" for his birthday. Read more ➺


honeymoon period

Meaning: A short phase of happiness, harmony, and excitement at the start of a relationship, job, or new experience.

Example: The new teacher enjoyed a honeymoon period where students were on their best behavior. Read more ➺


happily ever after

Meaning: A joyful, idealized conclusion to a story or situation, often implying lasting happiness.

Example: After overcoming many challenges, they lived happily ever after in their cozy village. Read more ➺


many happy returns of the day

Meaning: Used to wish someone a happy birthday, expressing the hope that they will experience many more joyful birthdays in the future.

Example: Many happy returns of the day, John! Hope your birthday is wonderful. Read more ➺


as high as a kite

Meaning: Refers to an individual experiencing extreme excitement or happiness, often comparable to being in an elevated or uncontrolled state.

Example: After a few drinks, he was as high as a kite and laughing uncontrollably. Read more ➺


rain on someone’s parade

Meaning: Disrupt or ruin someone's event or moment of happiness.

Example: I hate to rain on your parade, but the event has been canceled due to weather concerns. Read more ➺


high spirits

Meaning: a state of being lively, enthusiastic, and full of positive energy.

Example: After receiving the good news, she was in high spirits for the rest of the day. Read more ➺


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