spring in one's step
noun1
Idiomatic Enthusiasm, energy or a positive outlook or cheerful attitude.
- 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.
3 more examples
- Why the crisis puts a spring in the Prime Minister's step [title]2008 October 11, Andrew Rawnsley, “Why the crisis puts a spring in the Prime Minister's step”, in The Guardian, →ISSN:
- 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.2011 March 2, Chris Whyatt, “Arsenal 5 - 0 Leyton Orient”, in BBC:
- 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.2024 February 11, Gerard Meagher, “Borthwick’s England have spring in step after finding way to eke out wins”, in The Guardian, →ISSN: