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Smile/grin/beam from ear to ear

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Strong HappinessPlay
Use it to express intense joy, delight, or satisfaction in casual situations. SlideHe couldn't stop smiling from ear to ear on his wedding day.
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Not LiteralPlay
The phrase is a figure of speech and doesn't mean someone's smile literally extends to their ears. SlideAfter the concert, she was beaming from ear to ear.
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Positive ContextPlay
It's used in joyful scenarios. Avoid in sad or neutral contexts. SlideAfter hearing the good news, he grinned from ear to ear.