. Having a whale of a timehave a very good time, have an exciting or fun time
- How was your birthday party?
- Oh great, there were a lot of friends, we were playing games and dancing, we really had a whale of a time.
[Tweet “On cloud nine: very happy, cheerful”]
2. On cloud ninevery happy, cheerful
- I was very afraid of the history exam, and when I managed to pass it, I was on cloud nine, I invited all my friends to a drink in the local pub.
[Tweet “Tickled pink: very much pleased or entertained”]
3. Tickled pinkvery much pleased or entertained
- I suggest picking some flowers for your girlfriend. I’m sure she’ll be tickled pink and she won’t refuse your proposal.
[Tweet “On top of the world: feeling wonderful, glorious, ecstatic”]
4. On top of the worldfeeling wonderful, glorious, ecstatic
- Since he was promoted to the position he had desired for ages, he feels glorious, he’s sitting on top of the world.
[Tweet “Happy as a clam: very happy and comfortable”]
5. Happy as a clamvery happy and comfortable
- When her parents left for holiday, she was happy as a clam staying alone in the house.
[Tweet “Buzzing: excited for something that’s going to happen”]
6. Buzzingexcited for something that’s going to happen
- I’m buzzing for the holidays. Imagine, we’re going on a diving trip in Greece.
[Tweet “Over the moon: extremely pleased and happy”]
7. Over the moonextremely pleased and happy
- Do you remember how happy we were when we first stayed out for a night? We were over the moon.
[Tweet “In seventh heaven: in a very happy state”]
8. In seventh heavenin a very happy state
- Real happiness is when you work for it. I’m sure you’ll be in seventh heaven when you get your first salary and buy a scooter.
