Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
grin-from-ear-to-ear
idiom
ɡrɪn frʌm ɪr tə ɪr
Definition
To smile broadly and openly, showing joy or happiness.
Examples
- After receiving the good news, she was grinning from ear to ear.
- He had a grin from ear to ear when he saw his birthday cake.
- The children were grinning from ear to ear after winning the game.
Meaning
The phrase describes a very wide smile, often indicating extreme pleasure or excitement. It suggests that the person is so happy that their smile extends from one ear to the other.
Synonyms
- beaming
- smiling broadly
- grinning widely
