Shout, etc. something from the rooftops

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phrase

To share or make known something widely and eagerly.

He was so happy about his promotion, he wanted to shout it from the rooftops.
Visual representation of "shout, etc. something from the rooftops" - To share or make known something widely and eagerly

Often appears as...

  • shout it from the rooftops
  • announce from the rooftops

Usage tips

Idiomatic

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Figurative Expression

This phrase is not literal. It means sharing news with joy and enthusiasm, not shouting from actual rooftops.

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She finally got her dream job and wanted to shout it from the rooftops.
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Emotional Context

Use when expressing a strong positive emotion about something that you're excited to tell everyone.

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When they won the competition, the team wanted to shout it from the rooftops.
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Informal Usage

It's an informal phrase - not used in formal writing or speech but great in casual conversations.

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We're engaged! I want to shout it from the rooftops!
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