Feelings - Happiness

Discover how English idioms like "on cloud nine" and "on top of the world" relate to happiness in English.

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on top of the world

[phrase]

(of a person) feeling really happy or satisfied

Ex: After getting the job offer, she felt on top of the world.

to make one's day

[phrase]

to make someone's ordinary or dull day more enjoyable or memorable

Ex: Your message really made my day.

clear conscience

[phrase]

knowledge that gives someone relief as they did nothing wrong and should not feel guilty

Ex: I told the truth, so I can sleep with a clear conscience.

(as) comfortable as an old shoe

[phrase]

used to describe something that causes one to feel very much at ease

Ex: The little café was comfortable as an old shoe, with soft chairs and friendly staff.

(as) snug as a bug in a rug

[phrase]

used to refer to something that is very soothing and comforting

Ex: The baby looked snug as a bug in a rug after her bath.

to walk on air

[phrase]

to feel really happy, excited, or satisfied

Ex: After hearing the good news, she was walking on air all day.

tickled pink

[phrase]

filled with extreme happiness, excitement, or satisfaction

Ex: She was tickled pink when she found out she got the scholarship.

to one's heart's content

[phrase]

used when someone wishes to continue doing something as much or as long as they desire

Ex: At the buffet, you can eat to your heart's content.

to lift one's spirits

[phrase]

to bring a positive change to someone's mood or emotional state

Ex: Her kind words really lifted my spirits.

in seventh heaven

[phrase]

in a state where one is experiencing outmost joy and happiness

Ex: She was in seventh heaven when she found out she had passed the exam.

in one's element

[phrase]

in a good mood because of enjoying what one does or being in a place or situation that one likes

Ex: She was in her element teaching the advanced class.

in hog heaven

[phrase]

used to indicate a state of great happiness, bliss, or contentment

Ex: He was in hog heaven with a plate full of barbecue and a cold drink.

(as) happy as a clam (at hot water)

[phrase]

(of a person) very pleased or satisfied

Ex: She was as happy as a clam when she got her dream job.

on cloud nine

[phrase]

tremendously excited about something

Ex: She was on cloud nine after getting accepted into her first-choice university.

to be over the moon

[phrase]

to be extremely happy or excited about something

Ex: She was over the moon when she received the award for best actress.

life is a bowl of cherries

[sentence]

used to say that life is full of joy and happiness

Ex: After quitting his stressful job, he realized life is a bowl of cherries.

to be at home

[phrase]

to feel comfortable or confident in a place, situation, or activity

Ex: She felt at home in the new office after just a few days.

like a dog with two tails

[phrase]

very pleased and satisfied with something good that has happened to one

Ex: He was like a dog with two tails when he heard he got the job.

(as) happy as a flea in a doghouse

[phrase]

used to describe someone who is very happy and satisfied

Ex: She was as happy as a flea in a doghouse after getting the promotion.

(as) happy as Larry

[phrase]

extremely happy and content

Ex: She was as happy as Larry when her novel was published.

happy camper

[noun]

a person who is very content or satisfied

Ex: Give him a good book and a quiet room, and he's a happy camper.

(as) pleased as Punch

[phrase]

(of a person) very pleased, delighted, or satisfied with something

Ex: He was pleased as Punch when his daughter won the prize.

Feelings
Happiness	Excitement	Sadness or Discontent	Unhappiness & Disappointment
Anger	Rage	Losing One's Temper	Annoyance
Irritation	Fear & Terror	Anticipation	Shame & Embarrassment

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