all smiles

idiom

: happy and smiling
She was all smiles as she opened her birthday presents.

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So far, the formerly battling Gallagher brothers have been all smiles and hugs on their first tour in more than 16 years, with singer Liam making warmly embracing and grabbing his older brother’s hands to raise them in triumph during the raucous gigs. Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 14 Aug. 2025 Future Zahir Wilburn and Ciara are all smiles at the NWSL game between the Washington Spirit and Gotham FC in Harrison, New Jersey, on Aug. 9. Brendan Le, People.com, 13 Aug. 2025 Drenched in sweat, the group was all smiles hitting the bridge’s descent, the final leg before our finish line, Birdee, Kent Hospitality’s new bakery and café. Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 12 Aug. 2025 Closer Seth Halvorsen was all smiles in the clubhouse before the Rockies hosted Toronto at Coors Field Monday night. Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 4 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for all smiles

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“All smiles.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/all%20smiles. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.

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