Happy Idioms
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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 ➺
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 ➺
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 ➺
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 ➺
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 ➺
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 ➺
Meaning: to be elated, extremely happy, or in high spirits.
Example: After winning the lottery, she felt like she was flying in the air. Read more ➺
Meaning: to have a wide smile extending from one ear to the other, often indicating extreme joy or satisfaction.
Example: When Sophia saw her birthday cake, she grinned from ear to ear. Read more ➺
Meaning: informal way to greet someone you haven't seen in a long time.
Example: Long time no see! It's been ages. How have you been? Read more ➺
Meaning: succeed or win despite ridicule or mistrust from others.
Example: She was terminated from the company a year ago, but she had the last laugh when she was employed by the company's main competitor at double the wage. Read more ➺
