leap for joy



leap for joy

 and jump for joy
Fig. to jump up because one is happy; to be very happy. Tommy leapt for joy because he had won the race. We all leapt for joy when we heard the news.
See also: joy, leap

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Kephas-Biblical Greek
Kristinkris-TEEN (Swedish, German), KRIS-tin (English)Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, German, English
FeidhlimFE-limIrish
Hekate-Greek Mythology
Kristinekris-TEEN (English), kris-TEE-nə (German)Norwegian, Danish, Swedish, English, German
HoldenHOL-dənEnglish (Modern)