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jump for joy

idiom

To exult, rejoice, or feel elation.


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  1. 01

    bundle of joy

    A newborn baby.

  2. 02

    go jump in the lake

    Used to tell someone to go away, or that their request will not be met.

  3. 03

    go jump off a building

    Used to tell someone to go away, or that their request will not be met.

  4. 04

    go jump off a cliff

    Used to tell someone to go away, or that their request will not be met.

  5. 05

    jump at

    To accept something enthusiastically. Usually an opportunity, or chance, or job etc.

  6. 06

    jump at the chance

    To immediately accept an offer; to seize an opportunity.

  7. 07

    jump at the opportunity

    To immediately seize a particular opportunity.

  8. 08

    jump before one is pushed

    to perform an action before being forced to do so.

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