CUNY - College of Staten Island - English Language Institute



CUNY - College of Staten Island: The English Language Institute (ELI) of the Center for Global Engagement has offered innovative academic programs for students learning English as a Second Language since the late 1970’s. Our course of study is designed to challenge and engage students. Students are immersed in the language, culture, and ethnicity of New York City. Classes range from beginner to the advanced level.

Monday, December 1, 2014

IDIOMS ABOUT BEING HAPPY

Are you happy today? What are some idioms that can describe your happiness?

If you are experiencing an extreme state of happiness, you can say that you are: "on top of the world, "on cloud nine," "over the moon," or even "in seventh heaven." 

You can also use some of these animal-related idioms to describe your contentment by saying that you are "happy as a clam," "having a whale of a time," or "buzzing" (like a bee would).

What is the color associated with happiness? Well, that would be pink, in that if you are pleased with something, like a dinner offer, you say that you are "tickled pink."

Whoever decided that clams are so happy?! They end up being eaten in a chowder.



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