leap for joy
Spring with delight
To leap for joy is to jump up spontaneously from happiness or excitement.
The phrase usually describes figurative rather than literal jumping—an expression of elation: When she got the acceptance letter, she leaped for joy.
Someone might actually hop or bounce, but the phrase works even when they don't move at all.
- elationIntense triumphant joy
- over the moonExtremely delighted
- on cloud nineExtremely elated state
- jumpPropel oneself airborne
- celebrationFestive event marking occasion
victory lap · jubilation · bound · skip · shout · euphoria · cheer · smile · high-five · rapture · fist-pump · pump fist · air punch · ecstasy · dance · applause · happy dance · hop
leap for joyburst into tears
Cry suddenly, uncontrollably
cry one's eyes out · sob uncontrollably · mourn · grieve · lament
leap for joyfall to one's knees
Drop into kneeling position
crumple · droop · slouch · hang one's head · go limp
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