leap for joy

and jump for joy

Fig. to jump up because one is happy; to be very happy. Tommy leapt for joy because he had won the race. We all leapt for joy when we heard the news.

See also: joy, leap

References in classic literature ?

As he said "a week" Fix felt his heart leap for joy.

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Alan's are a bit too big, and in one very funny spread, when the three creatures leap for joy on Maggie's bed, Alan's pajama bottoms don't leap with him.

Thank You and Good Night

Members of the Field Marshall Montgomery Pipe Band leap for joy yesterday after being crowned World Champions for the fourth year in a row.

WELL, BLOW ME.. WE'VE WON AGAIN

But those "bloody Germans" had other ideas, causing Angela Merkel to literally leap for joy at her country's sporting success.

Champers left on ice thanks to Germany

And while they may not have got the chance to leap for joy at a Toon goal, they were - for the most part - satisfied to take away a point after a 0-0 draw.

Oohs, aahs- but no goals; Fans already gripped as United's latest European adventure gets under way

Greenleas Primary School pupils leap for joy over their Key Stage 2 resultsPicture: GARETH JONES/ grj131210 greenleas-1 A WIRRAL school where pupils learn about the galaxy was today feeling over the moon after chalking up perfect Key Stage Two results.

Perfect pass rates as Merseyside primaries salute exams triumph

Kimberley Nye, Daphne George, Alex Keatina, RachealWard and Deanne Matthews leap for joy after getting Purchase: www.

Film star teachers are GCSE A-listers; Video scheme helps secure record results

LEAP FOR JOY Champion boxer Brian Magee and Tyrone manager Mickey Harte launch the challenge

Are you the Norn Ironman?

The stadium was hushed as the officials studied the time and Ovett gave a leap for joy as it was announced he had beaten Coe's record by two tenths of a second.

Double world record-breakers; RETRO REPORT July, 1980 How we covered... Edited by Tony Woolway

marry all to nothing, snow to maple trees, leap for joy over my head,

Hotel Room Birthday Party, Florence

Tessa Watkins did not leap for joy when the postman gave her six letters informing her she had won major cash prizes.

Junk letters and empty promises

The leap for joy from Nick Knight - a rare display of emotion from Warwickshire's cool captain - as he took the winning catch against Sussex betrayed the importance of this victory.

Cricket: Knight delights in fortitude that aids Warwickshire recovery

Unfancied by most, but in a good finish beat Lucayan Prince and Leap For Joy by a short-head and the same.

Betting shop manager of the year: The day Frankie cost us millions

Bruce Simpson's interview with Jason and deMarco in your July 20 issue ["Singing for God and Gays"] made my heart leap for joy.

On faith

SPRINGFIELD - Micah Allen had good reason to leap for joy Sunday with the leap day birth of a healthy baby daughter.