Meaning of spring in one's step | Babel Free

Definitions

Enthusiasm, energy or a positive outlook or cheerful attitude.

idiomatic

Examples

“Near-synonyms: pep in one's step, pep, peppiness, perkiness, spryness, get-up-and-go”

“After her promotion, she carried out her new position with a spring⟳ in her step and a contagious smile⟳.”

“Why the crisis puts a spring⟳ in the Prime Minister's step [title]”

“The hosts initially looked like⟳ they lacked a spring⟳ in their step, but fears of further agony evaporated in the seventh minute with a goal of typical Arsenal quality.”

“England have⟳ dispersed for a few days of recharging the batteries at home and, after clinching their second successive win⟳ of the Six Nations, have⟳ done so with a spring⟳ in their step.”

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