face light up

Frequency: 7.55.0 per million words

to suddenly look happy and excited

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Examples (10)

  • Her face lit up when she saw the surprise gift.
  • The child's face lit up with excitement at the circus.
  • His face lit up as he received the good news.
  • When she heard her favorite song, her face lit up immediately.
  • The teacher's face lit up seeing her students' progress.
  • Their faces lit up when they saw their old friend.
  • My grandmother's face always lights up when we visit.
  • The bride's face lit up with pure joy at the wedding.
  • His tired face lit up when he spotted his daughter.
  • Her worried face lit up after hearing the positive results.