smile from ear to ear

idiom

: to smile widely : to have a big smile on one's face

She could not contain her happiness when meeting her childhood idol, and smiled from ear to ear the entire time.

Examples of smile from ear to ear in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The couple previously announced their engagement in an Instagram post on July 7, 2024, which began with a photo of Abela smiling from ear to ear while sporting her new ring and holding a red rose. —Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 17 Sep. 2025

The kids' delight at the fact the worker obliged their request is clear to see with all three smiling from ear to ear in a moment that only adds to the wholesome nature of the footage. —Jack Beresford, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Sep. 2025

Armed to the teeth, Stu also finds the time to murder the hell out of the Emperor and his cohort — all while smiling from ear to ear. —Rafael Motamayor, Vulture, 7 Aug. 2025

The Hollywood veteran was pictured smiling from ear to ear at the show's premiere in L.A. —Brendan Le, People.com, 30 July 2025

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