jump for joy

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jump for joy

To be exuberant or very happy about something. I practically jumped for joy when I saw that I'd gotten an A on that impossible history test. I'm going to jump for joy when I see my boyfriend at the airport.
See also: joy, jump
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SUPER slimmer Jimmy Wilson jumps for joy after shedding more than half his body weight in just over a year.
Slim Jim's a new man
2) Sally Bickerton jumps for joy after she and Kobie, a Sheltie, complete the High Desert Dog Agility Show obstacle course.
SEE SPOT RUN, JUMP, TWIST
BOYO JOY: Sam Vokes jumps for joy after scoring the winner for Wales yesterday
A ZER BOUT THAT THEN; Sam-tastic Vokes wins it for Wales
HERE I AM: Kate jumps for joy as Orlando arrives Pictures: KUDOSPIX; ARM ALL YOURS: She is whisked off
I'll give Orl my loving to you.
Photo: Amy Acuff of UCLA jumps for joy after clearing 6-5 to win the national title in the high jump.
UCLA'S ACUFF JUMPS TO WIN
CHRIS OF DEATH: Lara's sent packing by Chris Cairns (left) who jumps for joy
Cricket: World cup: A LARA TROUBLE
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