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to make one's day
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to make someone's ordinary or dull day more enjoyable or memorable
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What is the origin of the idiom "make one's day" and when to use it?
The idiom "make one's day" gained popularity and became widely known through its usage in the 1983 movie "Sudden Impact," part of the Dirty Harry film series. This phrase is commonly used in everyday conversations, informal interactions, and in popular culture references. It can be invoked when someone receives a pleasant surprise, a thoughtful gesture, a compliment, or experiences a positive outcome, such as achieving a personal goal or receiving good news.
Exemple
Eating a dressed crab salad made my day.
Thank you for your kind words, they made my day.
A surprise visit from her old friend made her day extra special.
Eating a bowl of classic bavette pasta with rich Bolognese sauce made my day.
He received eighty-four birthday cards from friends and family, which made his day extra special.
