jump for joy
Example Sentences
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In her excitement after winning Sunday’s downhill event in the mountains of Cortina d’Ampezzo, Johnson couldn’t help but jump for joy.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 10, 2026
Starting pitcher Patrick Sandoval, who gave up three runs and seven hits in 5-2/3 innings, couldn’t even jump for joy.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 14, 2022
They inspire grown men to leave their feet and jump for joy.
From Washington Post ● Oct. 6, 2021
"One last jump for joy before leaping into fall!" she captioned the action shot.
From Fox News ● Sep. 9, 2021
If you are figuratively jumping for joy, it means you are so happy that you could jump for joy, but are saving your energy for other matters.
From "The Bad Beginning" by Lemony Snicket
