جستجو
to grin from ear to ear
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لبخند تا بناگوش باز بودن
(of a person) to look extremely happy and satisfied
Idiom
InformalWhat is the origin of the idiom "grin from ear to ear" and when to use it?
The idiom "grin from ear to ear" or "smile from ear to ear" suggests a broad and joyful smile that stretches across a person's face, from one ear to the other. The origin of this phrase is quite literal, as it describes the physical appearance of a very wide and happy smile, which naturally extends to the ears.
مثال
When Jane received the news of her promotion, she was grinning from ear to ear all day long.
As the couple exchanged their wedding vows, they smiled from ear to ear, radiating their happiness.
He couldn't contain his excitement and began to grin from ear to ear.
Seeing her childhood friend after many years, Sarah was smiling from ear to ear, overwhelmed with joy and nostalgia.
The child unwrapped the shiny new bicycle and couldn't wait to hop on and ride, grinning from ear to ear like a kid with a new toy.
