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To be, or to become happy or happier

rejoice in

to be very happy about something

brighten

verb

to start looking or feeling happier

treasure

verb

to feel happy, for example because you are doing something that you enjoy

look forward to

to feel happy and excited about something that is going to happen

thrive on

to become successful or happy in a particular situation, especially one that other people would not enjoy

rejoice

verb

to feel very happy about something, or to celebrate something in a happy way

cheer

verb

if you are cheered by something such as a piece of news, it makes you happier or less worried

be happy for someone

to be pleased because something good has happened to someone else

live happily ever after

to be happy for the rest of your life

jump for joy

to be very pleased about something

caxirola

a percussion instrument used by football fans which makes a rattling sound when shaken

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flat racing

horse racing on flat ground with no fences or jumping

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pierce the corporate veil

… the decision to treat the rights and duties of a company as being the same as the rights and duties of its shareholders

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