be all smiles

be all smiles

To be visibly happy or cheerful (sometimes to hide inner turmoil). When I saw Allison today, she was all smiles. I had no idea that her grandmother died. My sweet little daughter has the best disposition—she's all smiles all the time!

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be all ˈsmiles

be very happy and smiling, especially after feeling sad or worried about something: He was really depressed about the business last week, but he’s all smiles now. A very big order has just come in.

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