in the flush of (something)
in the flush of (something)
Experiencing strong, pleasant feelings about something. I know I'm smiling like a dope—I'm just in the flush of glee after buying my very own home!
See also: flush, of
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
in the flush of
Also, in the first or full flush of . During a sudden rush of a strong positive feeling regarding something, as in In the first flush of victory he decided to take all his friends to dinner. This expression employs flush in the sense of "a bout of emotion or passion." [c. 1600]
See also: flush, of
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.
- address (one's) comments to (someone or something)
- address comments or remarks to
- address (one's) remarks to (someone or something)
- be in it for
- be at a disadvantage
- be strong on (something)
- at a disadvantage
- be more than (something)
- be more than glad, ready, etc.
- a run on (something)