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!