walk on sunshine
Tread on brightness
Walk on sunshine describes a state of extreme happiness or elation, as if so light with joy you could tread on sunbeams.
The phrase gained currency from the 1985 Katrina and the Waves pop song: I just got the job offer—I'm walking on sunshine right now.
Often used to characterize someone radiating infectious good cheer.
- summer anthemWarm months' defining track
- joyIntense positive emotion
- elationIntense triumphant joy
- cloud nineState of extreme elation
- radianceGlowing luminous quality
rays of light · pop culture · warmth · luminescence · buoyancy · bliss · spring in your step · glow · brightness · jubilation · effervescence · airiness · idiom · euphoria · brilliance · contentment · exhilaration · golden hues
walk on sunshinedown in the dumps
Sad and dispirited
heavy-hearted · crushed · miserable · despondent · devastated
walk on sunshinein the gutter
down on one's luck · in dire straits · down on your luck · cursed · unlucky
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