in high spirits
idiom
: very happy and excited
All the children were in high spirits on the last day of school.
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The pop star, 34, appeared to be in high spirits after watching her boyfriend Travis Kelce and his team the Kansas City Chiefs win their season-opener on Thursday, Sept. 5.
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Kimberlee Speakman, Peoplemag, 6 Sep. 2024
Despite Affleck's absense, Lopez appeared in high spirits on the day of the party.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 21 July 2024
Despite being soaked to the bone during the opening ceremony, the U.S. athletes were in high spirits.
—Joelle Diderich, WWD, 28 July 2024
Despite the harrowing incident that occurred, where Trump, by mere milliseconds, miraculously turned his head and survived the attempt on his life, Blanche assured me that Trump is in high spirits and ready to tackle the challenges that lie ahead.
—Armstrong Williams, Baltimore Sun, 17 July 2024
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Kimberlee Speakman, Peoplemag, 6 Sep. 2024
Despite Affleck's absense, Lopez appeared in high spirits on the day of the party.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 21 July 2024
Despite being soaked to the bone during the opening ceremony, the U.S. athletes were in high spirits.
—Joelle Diderich, WWD, 28 July 2024
Despite the harrowing incident that occurred, where Trump, by mere milliseconds, miraculously turned his head and survived the attempt on his life, Blanche assured me that Trump is in high spirits and ready to tackle the challenges that lie ahead.
—Armstrong Williams, Baltimore Sun, 17 July 2024
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“In high spirits.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20high%20spirits. Accessed 21 Sep. 2024.
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