smile

be all smiles

to look very happy and friendly, especially when other people are not expecting you to. She spent the whole of yesterday shouting at people and yet this morning she's all smiles.

See also: all

crack a smile (informal)

to smile, especially when you do not feel like smiling. The man barely cracked a smile at his friend's joke. (usually negative)

See also: crack

grin/smile from ear to ear

to look extremely happy. We've had a fantastic response,' he said, grinning from ear to ear. (usually in continuous tenses)

See also: ear, from, grin

wipe the smile off someone's face

to make someone feel less happy or confident, especially someone who is annoying you because they think they are very clever. Tell him you saw Helena at the cinema with another guy - that should wipe the smile off his face.

See also: face, wipe

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all smiles

very happy. My boss has been all smiles lately, but I keep wondering why!

See also: all

wipe the smile off your face

to stop looking happy or pleased. You'll feel so good, you won't be able to wipe the smile off your face.

See also: face, wipe