Are you feeling happy as a clam?
Are you on cloud nine?
Why is he leaping for joy?
She doesn’t look like a happy camper.
These are just a few of the 27 happy idioms that we are going to take a closer look at in this post.
I hope you enjoy!
Let’s begin.
27 Happy Idioms & Phrases (Examples & Definitions)
1. To Be Happy As A Clam
To be joyful.
Synonyms: to be happy as a clam at high tide, to be happy as a clam in butter sauce, happy as a pig in mud, happy as a lark, happy as a duck.
Example: “Ruth is as happy as a clam to spend the day with her dad.”
2. To Be A Happy Camper
To be in good spirits.
Example: “Mom is not going to be a happy camper when she sees the mess the dog made in the living room.”
3. To Be Happy Go Lucky
Used to describe a person that is always in a good mood.
Example: “Laurie is so happy-go-lucky, I have never seen her in a bad mood.”
4. To Be Happy To Do Something
To be willing to do something.
Example: “Is there anything I can help with? I’d be happy to help wash the dishes.”
5. To Be On Cloud Nine
To be joyful usually after something good happens.
Example: “Ever since Jason asked Amy to be his girlfriend, she has been on cloud nine.”
6. To Be Like A Dog With Two Tails
To look and be happy.
Example: “Luke was like a dog with two tails when his wife surprised him with a new watch.”
7. To Be Happy As The Day Is Long
To be very content about something.
Example: “Do you think grandpa will like this gift? I think he will be as happy as the day is long with whatever gift you buy him.”
8. To Be Slap – Happy
To describe someone who is giddy or cheerful.
Example: “Make sure the boys are in bed before 10. When they stay up too late they get slap happy.”
9. To Be On Top Of The World
To be cheerful or ecstatic. Usually, it is the result of something good happening.
Example: “Ever since he got that promotion Tom has been on top of the world. There is nothing that could make him sad.”
10. To Be Over The Moon
To be in good spirits.
Example: “Mom was over the moon when she saw that the boys cleaned the house and made dinner while she was at work.“
11. To Be In Seventh Heaven
To be in a state of extreme happiness.
Example: “Ever since Larry proposed, Katie has been in seventh heaven.”
12. Life’s A Beach
When one’s life is going really well and the person is extremely jubilant.
Example: “Mario got a new job and he bought a brand new house. Wow, life’s a beach for him.”
13. To Walk/Float On Air
To be extremely joyful.
Example: “Mary has been walking on air ever since she found out she was going to have a baby.”
14. To Be In One’s Place In The Sun
To be in a position where one is very happy and they have everything they ever wanted. It is oftentimes used to talk about someone’s career.
Example: “When they offered Greg the VP position, he felt like he finally had earned his place in the sun.”
15. To Be With A Light Heart
To be in a cheerful, happy state.
Example: “After speaking to her boss about her concerns she left with a light heart.”
16. To Be All Smiles
Used to describe a person that is visibly cheerful.
Example: “Doug was all smiles after he proposed to his girlfriend and she said “yes!”.”
17. To Smile/Grin/Beam From Ear To Ear
To have a big smile or to smile a lot because you are very happy about something.
Example: “Why is Jack so happy? He has been smiling from ear to ear all day today.”
18. To Put A Smile On One’s Face
To make a person smile or to lift their spirits.
Example: “Nothing puts a smile on her face more than walking the beach hand in hand with her husband.”
19. To Be Tickled Pink
To greatly please someone.
Example: “Wendy was tickled pink that he remembered her name.”
20. To Have A Ball
To have an enjoyable experience.
Example: “Thanks for inviting us, we had a ball last night.”
21. To Leap For Joy
To be so happy that it causes one to jump up and down with excitement.
Example: “Brittany leaped for joy when her boyfriend surprised her with a diamond ring.”
22. To Burst With Joy
To be so happy about something that you aren’t able to contain it.
Example: “Emma and Ivan burst with joy when their parents told them they were going to go to Disneyland this summer.“
23. To Weep With Joy
To be so happy that it causes one to shed tears.
Example: “After going 3 days without seeing her son, Alice wept with joy when she learned that her boy was found.”
24. To Be Full Of The Joys Of Spring
To extremely content.
Example: “Rose was full of the joys of spring when she came home from work and saw that her husband had made her favorite meal, spaghetti and meatballs.”
25. To Paint The Town Red
To go out and celebrate. Oftentimes with dancing and a lot of alcohol.
Example: “Jason and Lisa went out and painted the town red last night.”
26. To Be Thrilled To Bits
To be ecstatic, pleased, or excited about something.
Example: “I was thrilled to bits to get an A on the exam.”
27. To Make Someone’s Day
To make a person feel good.
Example: “It makes my day when I hear my children playing in the backyard.”
There you have it! 27 Happy Idioms! Did we miss one? If so, be sure to let us know in the comment section below.
