Like a kid in a candy shop In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "like a kid in a candy shop", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Jimmy Hung calendar 2022-02-11 04:02

Meaning of Like a kid in a candy shop (redirected from be like a kid in a candy store )

Be like a kid in a candy store American phrase simile

Used to say that one is so excited about his or her surroundings that he or she acts in a childlike or silly way

Mina was like a kid in a candy store because her boyfriend would be here in 2 weeks.

Daisy is like a kid in a candy store because she is going to England tomorrow.

He is like a kid in a candy store any time he plays with Legos.

Other phrases about:

on the edge of your seat

be so excited or nervous about that something and want to know what is going to happen next 

it's giving me life

When you say it's giving me life, it means you are really into something.

float/walk on air
Indicates happiness or excitement when you experience something good happened to you
(be) on tenterhooks

To feel worried, excited, or nervous about something.

knocking them in the aisles

To make a group of spectators feel extremely enthusiastic, amazed or excited

Grammar and Usage of Be like a kid in a candy store

Verb Forms

  • to be like a kid in a candy store
  • am/is/are like a kid in a candy store
  • was/were like a kid in a candy store

The verb "be" should be conjugated according to its tense.

error

Report Error

Do you see anything wrong?

Share your idioms

If you are really thankful, what do you do? You share.

Submit An Idiom

Make a Donation!

Help us update and complete more idioms

Donate

TODAY
that's torn it

Used when something unpleasant has happened that has spoilt what you intended to do

Example:

Oh, no, that’s torn it! I’ve left my wallet at home!

Join the Newsletter

Subscribe to our newsletter to get the latest updates!

Darkmode