# pep in one's step

idiom

Source: https://englishreference.com/idiom/pep-in-ones-step
Updated: 2026-08-10

## Meaning

A confident, happy, energetic or enthusiastic mood or manner.

## Examples

- She has a lot of pep in her step today.
- After hearing the good news about her promotion, she walked into the office with a real pep in her step.
- Despite the long and difficult journey, the traveler moved with a renewed pep in his step as he finally caught sight of his home.

## Origin

Chosen for the rhyme; serendipitously, the word that happens to rhyme also allows for evocation of images of lively movement.

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