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Idioms to Express Happiness and Sadness in English [491]
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Express happiness and sadness in English with ten idioms, divided between the two emotions. On cloud nine, over the moon and tickled pink describe different ways of being delighted; down in the dumps and with a heavy heart describe sadness.
The examples connect these expressions with events such as passing exams, receiving good news and leaving a job you care about. You’ll understand the emotional meaning behind the words and how these English idioms fit into descriptions of feelings and reactions.
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Clear, practical English for intermediate and advanced learners. Speak Better English with Harry helps you use natural English with confidence in real situations — at work and in everyday conversations. Each episode focuses on vocabulary, collocations, phrasal verbs, and expressions that native speakers actually use, explained clearly and simply by an experienced native English teacher. This podcast is ideal if you already know the basics and want to sound more natural, fluent, and confident when you speak English.