brighten up (the) day

To make a situation more pleasant or enjoyable; to make one happier. Finding $20 on my way home really brightened up my day! Janice is such a good friend. Talking to her always brightens up the day.

Common Names:

Name	Pronounced	Usage
Emigdia	-	Spanish
Baak	-	Frisian
Philo	-	Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Mercer	['mə:sə]
May	[mei]
Armando	ahr-MAHN-do (Spanish, Italian)	Spanish, Italian, Portuguese