be thrilled to death

be thrilled to death

To be ecstatic; to be very pleased and excited. A: "I really hope Mary enjoys her surprise birthday party." B: "I'm sure she'll be thrilled to death!" I was thrilled to death to hear that I'd been selected for a literary award in New York City. I have to say, I was thrilled to death when I saw the Eiffel Tower in person. Photos do not do it justice!
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