More materials for Happiness Expression
Idioms which expresses the extreme happiness
There are many informal idioms which mean extremely happy but here are the most useful ones:
- I’m over the moon.
- I’m in seventh heaven
- I am / feel on top of the world.
- I am thrilled to bits.
- I am on cloud nine.
Some other happiness Idioms:
jump for joy:
Meaning: be very happy and exited about something that has happened
Example: Sara jumped for joy when she heard that she’d won first prize.
somethings makes your day:
Meaning: somethings makes you feel very happy
Example: It’s great to hear it from you. it’s really made my day.
be floating / walking on air:
Meaning: be very happy about something good that has happened
Example: I’ve been walking on air ever since Chris and I started going out together.
get a real kick out of something:
Meaning: Very much enjoy doing something (informal)
Example: I get a real kick out of going for a run first thing in the morning before anyone else is up.
do something for kicks:
Meaning: Do something because it is exciting, usually something dangerous (informal)
Example: Sandra is keen to have a go at bungee jumping – just for kicks.
Some more Ways of expressing happiness and pleasure:
hooray
interjection
a word that you shout to show that you are excited and happy about something
yippee
interjection
an expression of happiness and excitement. This word is used mainly by children.
aah
interjection
used for showing that you are happy, satisfied, or surprised
excellent
adjective
used for showing that you are very pleased about something
lovely
adjective
used for saying you are pleased about something
good for/on someone
used for saying that you are happy about something good that someone has done or that has happened to them
good
adjective
used for saying that you are pleased with someone, or are pleased about something
thank God/goodness/heaven(s)
used for saying that you are happy that something unpleasant has stopped or has not happened
wonders will never cease
used for saying that you are very surprised and happy about something
sources:
http://english-learners.com/2010/02/idioms-of-happiness.html
http://www.macmillandictionary.com/thesaurus-category/british/Ways-of-expressing-happiness-and-pleasure
http://www.eslprintables.com/printable.asp?id=241116
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