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jump for joy

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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: joy, jump
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: joy, jump


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When I'm goin' home to her on my day out I just jump for joy when I'm crossin' the moor.
The Secret Garden by Burnett, Frances Hodgson View in context
So he went; and the remainder of the precious time was disturbed by twinges of conscience (to which I am much subject) whenever I found myself wanting to jump for joy.
Elizabeth and her German Garden by Von Arnim, Elizabeth View in context
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