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thrilled to bits
to be extremely pleased
on the top of the world
to be extremely happy
on cloud nine
to be extremely happy
over the moon
to be very pleased
in seventh heaven
completely happy, perfectly satisfied
get a (real) kick out of st
very much enjoy doing st
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
do something because it is exciting, usually something dangerous (informal)
Example : Kate is keen to have a go at bungee- jumping-just for kicks.
jump for joy
be very happy and excited about something that has happened
Example : Rowena jumped for joy when she heard that she'd won first prize
be floating/ walking on air
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.
something makes your day
something makes you feel very happy
Example : It's great to hear from you. It's really made my day.
out of sorts
feel slightly unwell, upset, or annoyed.
it's not the end of the world
what has happened won't cause any serious problems
a misery guts
someone who complains all the time and is never happy (very informal)
just grin and bear it
accept a situation you don't like because you can't change it
sour grapes
being jealous about something you can't have
put a damper on
stop an occasion from being enjoyable (sometimes dampener is used instead of damper)
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