Pleased as punch Meaning in English
expression
ˈpɫizd/ /ˈæz/, /ˈɛz/ /ˈpəntʃ
PLEEZD-az-PUNCH
plˈiːzd/ /ˈæs/ /pˈʌntʃ
pleezd-AZ-PUNCH
Definition
Very happy or delighted, often because something turned out well or someone received good news.
Usage & Nuances
This is a cheerful, informal British idiom. It is often used to express strong happiness, especially for oneself or someone else. Not as common in American English; use when you want a playful or old-fashioned tone. Can be shortened to just 'pleased' in neutral contexts.
Spanish: más feliz que unas pascuas - encantadoPortuguese (BR): feliz da vida - radiante de alegriaPortuguese (PT): feliz da vida - radiante de alegriaChinese (Simplified): 高兴极了 - 欣喜若狂Chinese (Traditional): 高興極了 - 欣喜若狂Hindi: बहुत ख़ुश - फूले नहीं समानाArabic: سعيد للغاية - في قمة السعادةBengali: খুশি - অত্যন্ত আনন্দিতRussian: вне себя от радости - очень доволенJapanese: 大喜び - とても満足Vietnamese: rất vui mừng - vô cùng hài lòngKorean: 무척 기쁘다 - 매우 만족스럽다Turkish: çok mutlu - sevinçten havalara uçmakUrdu: بہت خوش - نہایت خوشی محسوس کرناIndonesian: sangat senang - sangat gembira
Example Sentences
She was pleased as punch when she got the job.
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The children were pleased as punch with their new toys.
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He felt pleased as punch after winning the prize.
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I’m pleased as punch about my promotion—let’s celebrate!
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She looked pleased as punch when you praised her presentation.
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We were all pleased as punch that the event went so smoothly.
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