Idiom: a spring in one's step
Meaning
Idiom: a spring in one's step
- a cheerful attitude or enthusiastic positive mood as seen by the manner in which someone is walking
Note: This enthusiasm and attitude can be seen in the way a person has a little bounce (like a wire coil spring) as they take steps while walking.
Example sentences
— She's had a spring in her step ever since she got a boyfriend.
— Getting straight A's in school will certainly put a spring in your step.
— When you walk into the interview put a little spring in your step so the panel will think you are confident and enthusiastic about the job.
— It's so great to see everyone walk across the stage with a spring in their step as they get their university diplomas at graduation.
— My dog has a little spring in his step today because it's so sunny and warm after seven straight days of cloudy weather and rain.
— What's going on? You're walking with a little spring in your step today.
— Have you noticed John's had a spring in his step ever since he was promoted?
— What's your problem? I'd have a spring in my step if I was making six-figures like you.
— No, he's not cocky. He's just got a little spring in his step since he got into his first choice for college.
— My mom's got a spring in her step today because my colleague said she looks young enough to be my older sister.
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