a spring in (one's) step



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a spring in (one's) step

A happy, energetic, and excited mood or manner, as indicated by the carefree way one walks. Joe's been walking with a spring in his step ever since he found out he was getting a promotion. I bet you'll have a spring in your step after I tell you this bit of good news!
See also: spring, step

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Theresatə-REE-sə (English), tə-RAY-zə (English), te-RE-zah (German)English, German, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish
HarveyHAHR-veeEnglish
Lange['læŋə]
Haggith-Biblical
Richelle-English
AntjeAHN-tyəFrisian, Dutch, Low German