Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
to-jump-for-joy
idiom
/tə dʒʌmp fɔːr dʒɔɪ/
Definition
to express extreme happiness or excitement by jumping up and down.
Examples
- She was so happy about her promotion that she started to jump for joy in her office.
- When he finally proposed, she couldn’t help but jump for joy.
Meaning
This phrase describes an action taken when someone feels a surge of joy, often resulting in spontaneous physical movement.
Synonyms
- over the moon
- bursting with happiness
- elated
