“I remember the day I found out I got into university. Apparently the origin of on cloud nine comes from a book categorising clouds produced a hundred years ago! Clouds are fluffy, high in the sky, and connected with legends about heaven and angels. As you know, this idiom suggests you are so happy that you are sitting on a cloud. To be on cloud nine is used to explain that you are incredibly happy. So, without further adieu, here are a few of my favourite ways to describe happiness! Try to use the following idioms and phrases the next time you are happy with something! And if you like this kind of episode, send me a message on Instagram and maybe I’ll make similar episodes with other emotions!

This episode will introduce some new vocabulary to describe happiness. However, if you study a few idioms, phrases, or phrasal verbs, you will be far more prepared to describe different feelings and emotions. I struggle in my own native language! It can be even more frustrating trying to do so in a foreign language. Sometimes it is difficult to talk about feelings. What does this mean? Let’s take the example of ‘to have egg on your face.’ The literal meaning of these words is that there is egg on someone’s face, but the idiom actually means that someone is embarrassed! Idioms are fun to learn and use, make your English more interesting, and offer new ways to express your feelings. Idioms are commonly used expressions with meanings that do not relate to the literal meaning of their words.

Learning English idioms is one of the best ways to boost your language level and sound more like a native speaker. What makes you happy? Eating your favourite food? Spending time with family? Taking a long bath? Or a walk in the park? Instead of simply using the word ‘happy’ to describe your feelings, why not try something a little more creative? (If you can’t see the podcast player CLICK HERE to listen!!)

Make everyday a cloud nine meaning