Float/walk on air

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Feeling very happy.

When she passed her test, she was walking on air.
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Often appears as...

  • feel like floating on air
  • practically walking on air

Usage tips

Idiomatic

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Figurative Feeling

Used metaphorically to describe happiness, not actual floating.

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Seeing her grandchild, she felt like she was walking on air.
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Positive Events

Often follows good news or a positive event.

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After getting the promotion, he was floating on air.
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Informal Context

Used in casual conversation, not formal situations.

Illustration for Informal Context
At the party, she was walking on air, mingling joyfully.
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