barrel of laughs »
That which is enjoyable or entertaining.
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blessed event »
An occurrence or occasion which is particularly noteworthy and enjoyable.
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bowl of cherries »
An enjoyable experience.
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boys will be boys »
It is hard, often fruitless, to attempt to curb the natural playfulness and tendency to mischief of most growing boys.1922, James Joyce, Ulysses Chapter 13But just then there was a slight altercation between Master Tommy and Master Jacky. Boys will be boys and our two twins were no exception to this golden rule.Even grown men usually remain somewhat boyish in heart"Boys will be boys", grinned grandpa while he joined his adult son playing with the fancy train-set he gave his grandson for Christmas while the kid was in school.
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bundle of joy »
A newborn baby.
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bundle of joy »
A pet.
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carpe diem »
seize the day, make the most of today, enjoy the present
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free ride »
An opportunity or benefit which has no cost, especially one enjoyed or undertaken at the expense of others.
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go large »
To enjoy oneself to the maximum.
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have a ball »
To enjoy thoroughly; to have lots of fun or excitement.
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have a blast »
To thoroughly enjoy; to be excited or have lots of fun.
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have a good time »
To enjoy oneself.
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have a whale of a time »
To enjoy oneself greatly.
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have the time of one's life »
To enjoy oneself immensely.
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have the time of one's life »
To enjoy oneself more than ever before.
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jump for joy »
Exalt, [rejoice]], feel elation.
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lady's man »
A man who attracts women and enjoys their company.
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lap up »
To revel in, to overtly enjoy.
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let one's hair down »
To relax and enjoy oneself.
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life's a bitch »
An expression of acceptance of misfortune.1950, Joy Davidman, Weeping Bay, page 184:She'd have been willing enough to use them, poor dead little bitch. Life's a bitch. Life's a bad joke.
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little pitchers have big ears »
Small children often overhear more of what is said than adults realize or desire.1844, Charlotte M. Yonge, Abbeychurch, ch. 2:Seeing me listening to something she was saying to Mamma, she turned round upon me with that odious proverb, "Little pitchers have long ears."1939, "Bedtime Bedlam," Time, 17 Apr.:A caution to U. S. parents, but a joy to radio merchandising, is the dread truth that little pitchers have big ears.2002, Stephen King, On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft, ISBN 9780743455961, p. 185:I suppose he might say pushed or went woowoo, but took a shit is, I fear, very much in the ballpark (little pitchers have big ears, after all).
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no joy »
A negative outcome.
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on the town »
Casually enjoying the nightlife of a town or city.
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pay one's dues »
To acquire status or to earn the right to enjoy certain benefits, especially through lengthy experience, hardship, or service to an organization.
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peaches and cream »
A very enjoyable experience.
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put a damper on »
To stop people from enjoying an activity.
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seize the day »
To enjoy the present and not worry about the future; to live for the moment.
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sexual enjoyment »
Sexual intercourse that produces physical and psychological pleasure.
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stop and smell the roses »
To relax; to take time out and enjoy or appreciate life.
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sweet hereafter »
Heaven; paradise as enjoyed in the afterlife.
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tickle the ivories »
I don't have as much time as I'd like, but I still enjoy tickling the ivories from time to time.
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time flies when you're having fun »
Time seems to pass quicker when one is enjoying oneself.
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