Be tickled pink

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idiom

To be extremely pleased or happy.

I was tickled pink to see my old friend after so many years.
Visual representation of "be tickled pink" - To be extremely pleased or happy

Often appears as...

  • tickled pink with joy
  • tickled pink by the idea

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Colloquial

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Emotionally Colorful

Indicates strong happiness with a hint of surprise or unexpected pleasure.

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Grandma was tickled pink when we surprised her on her birthday.
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Casual Expression

Best used in informal conversations and personal messages, not formal contexts.

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I'm tickled pink that you could come to my party!
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Positive News

Often used to react to good news or events that bring joy.

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They were tickled pink about the announcement of their daughter's engagement.
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