Like a kid with a new toy Meaning in English
expression
释义
This expression describes someone who is extremely excited and happy about something new, often behaving with enthusiasm and curiosity.
用法与细微差别
Used informally to emphasize someone's excitement about something new (like a gadget, job, or experience). Often positive, but can imply excessive enthusiasm. Common after 'act' or 'look', e.g., 'She was like a kid with a new toy.' Not literal; don't use for actual children unless comparing adults.
例句
He was like a kid with a new toy when he got his first smartphone.
basic
Whenever she gets a new book, she acts like a kid with a new toy.
basic
Tom looked like a kid with a new toy on his first day at work.
basic
She just got a new camera and she's like a kid with a new toy, taking pictures of everything.
natural
After he bought the car, he was like a kid with a new toy, driving everywhere for no reason.
natural
When Jane discovered the new app, she was like a kid with a new toy—couldn’t stop talking about it.
natural