Collocation - 8

Question 1

i’m thrilled to bits

She was thrilled to bits with her present.

My daughter’s just had a baby girl. we are thrilled to bits at the news.

Question 2

I am/feel on top of the world

Question 3

I’m on cloud nine.

Question 4

I’m over the moon.

Question 5

I’m in seventh heaven.

Question 6

I get a real kick out of going for a run first thing in the morning before everyone else is up.

Answer 6

Get a real kick out of something

Very much enjoy doing something

Question 7

Katie is keen to have a go at bungee jumping just for Kicks.

Do something for kicks.

Answer 7

Do something because it is exciting usually Sth dangerous

Question 8

Kate jumped for joy when she heard that she’d won first prize.

Jump for joy

Answer 8

Be very happy and excited about something that has happened

Question 9

I’ve been** floating / walking on air** ever since Chris and I started going out together.

Be floating / Walking on Air

Answer 9

be very happy about something good that has happened

Question 10

It’s great to hear from you. it’s really made my day.

Something makes your day.

Answer 10

Something makes you feel very happy

Question 11

Sarah was in an exultant mood.

Question 12

Sarah was ecstatic after her great exam results.

Question 13

Everyone rejoiced at the news of her recovery

rejoice at

Question 14

There were jubilant shouts as the results of referendum were announced.

Answer 14

Expressing great happiness karma especially at the Victory

Question 15

we had a fabulous holiday on a beautiful island - 7 Days of utter / sheer Bliss. they are blissfully happy though they are poor.

utter: /ˈʌtə/ sheer: /ʃɪə/
bliss: /n/

Question 16

blissfully unaware
blissfully ignorant
blissfully happy

Answer 16

The adverb blissfully oven collocates with happy, ignorance, and unaware.

Question 17

You look full of the joys of Spring today. Why are you smiling all the time?