jump for joy
Example Sentences
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In her excitement after winning Sunday’s downhill event in the mountains of Cortina d’Ampezzo, Johnson couldn’t help but jump for joy.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 10, 2026
When they learn there is a part two still to come, they join hands and jump for joy.
From BBC • Dec. 12, 2025
Starting pitcher Patrick Sandoval, who gave up three runs and seven hits in 5-2/3 innings, couldn’t even jump for joy.
From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2022
Rising inflation makes con artists jump for joy because they know frightened investors are more likely to fall for scams involving gold, cryptocurrencies, foreign currencies or fake investment opportunities.
From Washington Post • Mar. 9, 2022
If you are figuratively jumping for joy, it means you are so happy that you could jump for joy, but are saving your energy for other matters.
From "The Bad Beginning" by Lemony Snicket
