Smile/grin/beam from ear to ear

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Pro Tip 1/3

Use it to express intense joy, delight, or satisfaction in casual situations.

He couldn't stop smiling from ear to ear on his wedding day.

Pro Tip 2/3

The phrase is a figure of speech and doesn't mean someone's smile literally extends to their ears.

After the concert, she was beaming from ear to ear.

Pro Tip 3/3

It's used in joyful scenarios. Avoid in sad or neutral contexts.

After hearing the good news, he grinned from ear to ear.

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