Were tickled pink In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "were tickled pink", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Jimmy Hung calendar 2021-03-10 11:03

Meaning of Were tickled pink (redirected from Tickled Pink )

Synonyms:

Tickled to Death , be pleased with , be delighted

Tickled Pink American adjective

To be delighted or pleased

I was tickled pink to be here.

She was tickled pink when she got a diamond ring from her boyfriend.

Her parents are tickled pink when their daughter won the first prize.

The kids were tickled pink about their Christmas gifts

Other phrases about:

to keep your spirits up
To stay optimistic and positive; to encourage someone in a difficult situation
with gay abandon
 without thinking clearly about the results of an action
give somebody (fresh) heart

To make someone feel more confident or happy, especially when they thought that they can't achieve what they want

in merry pin

Happy or cheerful; in a good mood

 

Grammar and Usage of Tickled Pink

Origin of Tickled Pink

The idiom was used from 1900s in America. It alludes to one's face turning pink because of laughing so hard when they are tickled

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