excitement

Related to excitement: Catatonic excitement

burst with excitement

To be so filled up with enthusiasm as to be unable to contain it. I am just bursting with excitement about our new house and can't wait to move in!
See also: burst, excitement

jump for (something)

1. To move involuntarily because of some negative stimulus. Mary jumped for fright when Tom put his hand on her shoulder. The poor child jumped for pain when I pulled the bandage off.
2. To be filled with and energized by some positive emotion. The kids were jumping for excitement when we told them we were going to Disneyland. What's wrong? I thought you'd jump for joy when I told you the news.
See also: jump

jump from (something)

1. To hop or leap off of something (down to some lower level or position). The kids jumped from the platform into the foam ball pit.
2. To move involuntarily because of some negative stimulus. Mary jumped from fright when Tom put his hand on her shoulder. The poor child jumped from pain when I pulled the bandage off.
3. To be filled with and energized by some positive emotion. The kids were jumping from excitement when we told them we were going to Disneyland. What's wrong? I thought you'd jump from joy when I told you the news.
See also: jump

jump with (something)

1. To move involuntarily because of some negative stimulus. Mary jumped with alarm when Tom put his hand on her shoulder. The poor child jumped with pain when I pulled the bandage off.
2. To be filled with and made very active by a large number or amount of something. The club was jumping with an incredible blend of jazz and hip-hop. Their party was jumping with people by the end of the night.
3. To be filled with and energized by some positive emotion. The kids were jumping with excitement when we told them we were going to Disneyland. What's wrong? I thought you'd jump with joy when I told you the news.
See also: jump

ripple of excitement

1. A subtle thrill of excitement that one feels throughout one's body. I felt a ripple of excitement at the thought of seeing Susan again after all these years. Ripples of excitement kept fluttering through her as she waited for the plane to take off.
2. A low murmur or series of murmurs of excitement that travels through a group of people. A ripple of excitement went through the auditorium as the principal announced that the talent show would have a $500 cash prize this year. The news sent ripples of excitement around the office.
See also: excitement, of, ripple
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

burst with excitement

Fig. to have a strong feeling of excitement. Joe was just bursting with excitement because of his triumph. The new toys had the children all bursting with excitement.
See also: burst, excitement

ripple of excitement

a series of quiet but excited murmurs. A ripple of excitement spread through the crowd. As the president came near, a ripple of excitement indicated that people could really see him.
See also: excitement, of, ripple
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
See also:
  • burst with excitement
  • burst with joy
  • burst with
  • burst with (an emotion)
  • burst with pride
  • throw cold water on
  • throw cold water on (something)
  • ripple of excitement
  • geek out about (someone or something)
  • geek out over (someone or something)
References in periodicals archive
Lionel and Brenda Richie created a lot of excitement when their marital problems went public last year, but the couple appear to have patched up their differences and look forward to the release of Lionel's next album.
10 most exciting couples
Summary: New Delhi (India), Apr 12 (India): Be it fans or actors, no one can be seen controlling his excitement for the upcoming flick 'Avengers: Endgame.' The excitement reached its epitome when recently, Robert Downey Jr posted a dancing video on his Instagram page.
'Avengers: Endgame' star Robert Downey Jr shares a funny dancing video
DIVER Tom Daley has spoken of his "fear and excitement" about becoming a father.
Daley so excited to be a dad
by Times News ServiceOman Film Society and Muscat International Film Festival President Mohammad Al Kindi expressed optimism and excitement over the event.
Bollywood star, international filmmakers to attend film festival in Muscat
During an experiment conducted alongside experts of Loughborough University, as part of the Nissan Excitement Index, Nissan sent Atletico Madrid fanatic Robbie Dunne to the crunch semifinal second leg match against Real Madrid C.F.
Nissan study shows big match anticipation more exciting than match itself
It is full of wonder and excitement. I remember my own child looking at the window with wonder and excitement.
My vision of a perfect Christmas; FEEDBACK
BBC One, 8pm There's a little bit of excitement in the department store this week, which makes a nice change from the usual doom and gloom.
The Paradise; DYDD SUL
Asked what she plans to do next, Bartoli said: "There is some excitement as a tennis player.
Fat's all from Bartoli; RESULT!
Grouplove ran out onto the stage with excitement, with drummer Ryan Rabin jumping up onto the platform where his set was, taking in the large audience.
Bonnaroo 2012: Grouplove, One Of The Top Performances Of The Weekend [PHOTOS]
A Cup run generates excitement. And that's a quality which has been in short supply at Goodison Park so far this season.
Blues crave excitement of the Cup's sweet 16
Twenty-three students came full of nerves and excitement along with their anxious parents for the clubs first lil dragon grading.
Lil Dragons are roaring success
Several hundred racegoers registered to receive their money back from the track if a sample of racegoers taking in an experiment to measure their levels of excitement failed to be roused by the day's action.
It's official - Chase thrills hearts and minds
SEVEN-TIME world champion Michael Schumacher believes the excitement has not left Formula One after accusations the season-opening Bahrain Grand Prix was nothing more than a procession.
Schumacher: F1 is still exciting; SPORT SHORTS: MOTOR RACING
Geordie electro-punk pioneer RAZMATAZ LORRY EXCITEMENT will be heading to Darlington's Inside Out venue tonight for the first Amplified showcase of the year.
Lorry parking up to unload electro-punk; Also playing: Razmataz Lorry Excitement
Many successful elk hunters do this by creating excitement with their calling, and one of the best ways to create excitement is by mimicking the sounds of multiple elk.
Hoochie's little sister