EXPRESSING HAPPINESS AND SANDNESS WITH
IDIOMS
BE ON CLOUD NINE
Or…
BE OVER THE MOON
BE IN SEVENTH HEAVEN
This means being extremely happy
Example: I can’t believe I was first in the race. I’m on cloud nine!
JUMP FOR JOY
This means being very happy and excited about something that has happened
Example: He jumped for joy when he knew he had won first prize
BE FLOATING/ WALKING ON AIR
This means being very happy about something good that has happened
Example: I’ve been walking on air since Chris asked me to marry him
SOMETHING MAKES YOUR DAY
This means that something makes you feel very happy
Example: It’s great to hear from you. It’s really made my day.
BE DOWN IN THE DUMPS
This means being unhappy
Example: Bill is down in the dumps because he’s failed his driving test again.
JUST GRIN AND BEAR IT
This means accepting a situation you don’t like because you can’t change it
Example: Don’t complain so much! You’d better grin and bear it, he will never change!
BE A MISERY GUTS
This refers to someone who complains all the time and is never happy
Example: I think he likes being a misery guts and so he complains about all our plans.
BE/ FEEL ON EDGE
This means feeling nervous, agitated or anxious
Example: She’s been on edge all day thinking about the results of the exam
… How did you find these idioms?…
Are they a piece of cake… Or… heavy-going?
Come on! They are child’s play. I’m sure you’ll be able to learn them by heart!