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
Gilbert	GIL-bərt (English), zheel-BER (French), KHIL-bərt (Dutch), GIL-bert (German)	English, French, Dutch, German, Ancient Germanic
Pasqualina	-	Italian
Nkosazana	-	Southern African, Xhosa
Kesha	-	Russian
Acroyd	['ækrɔid]
Forrest	FAWR-əst	English