grin from ear to ear
idiom
: to grin very broadly
He was grinning from ear to ear so we knew he had good news to tell us.
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Still, there’s much to be said for a director so unencumbered by timidity, and the sequel will leave plenty of horror fans grinning from ear to ear.
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David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 Oct. 2024
Philips later threw up a selfie with the 6 God sporting a million-dollar grin from ear to ear.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 15 Oct. 2024
Kelce was spotted in the audience grinning from ear to ear during the performance.
—Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 8 July 2024
Both stars are grinning from ear to ear, the wind in their hair.
—Jack Smart, Peoplemag, 3 July 2024
In the photo, Olympia grins from ear to ear while holding younger sister Adira, whom Williams and husband Alexis Ohanian welcomed in August 2023.
—Bailey Richards, Peoplemag, 13 Mar. 2024
The actress arrived for the award show with her mom Joanna and dad Oliver on each arm, all three grinning from ear to ear.
—Hedy Phillips, Peoplemag, 25 Feb. 2024
Crawley grinned from ear to ear as Dawkins gave her a sweet kiss on the head.
—Angel Saunders, Peoplemag, 3 Feb. 2024
Fey was handed one from the side and slipped it on Stone, who wore with it a grin from ear to ear.
—Rosemary Rossi, Peoplemag, 3 Dec. 2023
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David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 Oct. 2024
Philips later threw up a selfie with the 6 God sporting a million-dollar grin from ear to ear.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 15 Oct. 2024
Kelce was spotted in the audience grinning from ear to ear during the performance.
—Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 8 July 2024
Both stars are grinning from ear to ear, the wind in their hair.
—Jack Smart, Peoplemag, 3 July 2024
In the photo, Olympia grins from ear to ear while holding younger sister Adira, whom Williams and husband Alexis Ohanian welcomed in August 2023.
—Bailey Richards, Peoplemag, 13 Mar. 2024
The actress arrived for the award show with her mom Joanna and dad Oliver on each arm, all three grinning from ear to ear.
—Hedy Phillips, Peoplemag, 25 Feb. 2024
Crawley grinned from ear to ear as Dawkins gave her a sweet kiss on the head.
—Angel Saunders, Peoplemag, 3 Feb. 2024
Fey was handed one from the side and slipped it on Stone, who wore with it a grin from ear to ear.
—Rosemary Rossi, Peoplemag, 3 Dec. 2023
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“Grin from ear to ear.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/grin%20from%20ear%20to%20ear. Accessed 14 Nov. 2024.
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