joy

be full of the joys of spring (British & Australian, humorous)

to be very happy. He bounced into the office, full of the joys of spring.

See also: full, spring

be in a transport of delight/joy (literary)

to feel extremely happy or pleased. I looked up to the heavens and praised God, in a transport of delight.

a bundle of joy (informal)

a baby. Three days after the birth, Sandra took home her little bundle of joy.

See also: bundle

jump for joy

to be very happy about something good that has happened. Tina jumped for joy when she found out she'd be in the team.

See also: jump

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jump for joy

to show great happiness or excitement. The blood tests so far show my mother doesn't have cancer, but it's still too early to jump for joy because she has to have more tests.

See also: jump

pride and joy

a person or thing that gives great pleasure and satisfaction. Her garden is her pride and joy.

See also: pride