thrilled to pieces

thrill (one) to pieces

To cause someone to feel a great deal of excitement, joy, or pleasure. Often used in passive constructions. I have to say, seeing the Eiffel Tower in person thrilled me to pieces. A: "I really hope Mary enjoys her surprise birthday party." B: "I'm sure she'll be thrilled to pieces!"
See also: piece, thrill

thrilled to pieces

Ecstatic; very pleased and excited. A: "I really hope Mary enjoyed her surprise birthday party." B: "I'm sure she did; she seemed thrilled to pieces!" I was thrilled to pieces to hear that I'd been selected for a literary award in New York City.
See also: piece, thrill
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • starve (someone or something) of (something)
  • starve of
  • tout (someone or something) as
  • tout as
  • tap (one) for (something)
  • tap for
  • tap someone
  • tap someone for something
  • tapping
  • taps
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Dettori was thrilled to pieces and basked in the adoration that he received on his return to a heaving winner's enclosure at Royal Ascot before he bowed to receive a trophy from Queen Elizabeth II.
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I had an optimistic target of PS1,000 so I am absolutely thrilled to pieces that we managed to make even more."
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We've worked hard, we have some good players, I'm thrilled to pieces and proud I'm the manager.
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"The students are thrilled to pieces, though the school lacks curricula, chairs, light for classes, electricity, fans and several services," she said.
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"I'm really thrilled to pieces with them," said Elliott.
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I'm thrilled to pieces that whoever did it chose the academy."
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I'm thrilled to pieces to note that Kortright's stewardship commitment of raising funds only by freewill offerings has continued to this day.
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"I was thrilled to pieces, it's a really nice feeling that people have taken the time to get in touch and nominate us.
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Thrilled "I'm thrilled to pieces when I find that the store stocks proper nail scissors, an emery board, and a pumice stone.
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"I am still thrilled to pieces at being where I am," she said.
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"We're thrilled to pieces with him and he is coming forward very, very quickly," said Webber.
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Her father Tim, who has encouraged Bronte to play golf, said: "She was made up, absolutely thrilled to pieces. She took a good lead into the final and just kept going.
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