Most
of us have one wish in common in life: “to be happy”
Although
I myself am still working on the definition of ‘being happy’, I know for sure
that happiness is not lying in comparing me and others. It is found in what I
am, what I have, and where I stand right here and now.
This
week, let us brush up on some idiomatic expressions that are related to or
describing the feeling of happiness.
(source
from https://www.ecenglish.com/learnenglish/lessons/7-happy-idioms &
http://www.grammar.net/top-22-idioms-about-joy-and-happiness)
1.
to
be on cloud nine: extremely happy when something wonderful
happens.
2.
like
a dog with two tails: to look and be very happy.
3.
to
be full of the joys of spring: When you are jubilant,
energetic, cheerful and happy.
4.
to
be as happy as Larry:
When
you are as happy as Larry, you are, of course, very happy. But who is Larry? No
one is certain but it is believed that 'Larry' refers to an Australian boxer
called Larry Foley (1878 - 1917) who after receiving a large payment after
winning a fight was described in a newspaper as being 'happy'. Somehow this
description stuck and is now used all these years later.
5.
to
be on top of the world:
You
are on top of the world when you feel wonderful.
6.
to
be over the moon
This
idiom isn't used so much these days because it is considered a cliché (an
overused, unoriginal expression), but it means to be delighted.
The
team captain said he was over the moon with their win.
7.
to
be in seventh heaven
Bliss;
to be so happy it feels like you are in heaven
8.
a
joy to behold: a thing or experience that creates a
profound sense of pleasure or elation in the spectator
9. buzzing: excited
for something that’s going to happen/ to
be stoked about…
10.
happy
camper: to be content or satisfied with what is happening in
the life and to have no complaints.
Let’s use them in sentences! Choose
the right expression in the example sentences below.
1. Rian’s
mom is really worried about her son’s hobby. He rides a motorbike in his
leisure hours and always says he feels like being in seventh _________________
while enjoying the speed.
2. The
concert hall was ____________________ as the audience was waiting for the music
to start.
3. The
Jackson couple has been on ________________ nine since they found out they are
going to be parents this year!!!
4. Mr.
Ray was always like a happy ________________ even when he was ill. He used to
say “Life is good!” all the time.
5. Tim
loves hiking and feels like being on ___________ of the world each time he
explores new mountain ranges.
6. Patty’s
loving doggie is such a ___________ to behold.
7. When
I won my age group in the 10K road race, I felt as happy as ____________!!!!!
8. Nina
will be like a dog with _______________________ if she is chosen as the prima
donna at the upcoming opera.
9. When
Judy happened to hear from her long lost friend, she was over the
_____________________.
10.
It’s amazing that you look like you’re full
of the __________________________ on Monday morning while everyone else is
suffering from Monday blues.
Answer Keys
1. Heaven
2. buzzing
3. cloud
4. camper
5. top
6. joy
7. Larry
8. two
tails
9. moon
10. joy of Spring
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