be all smiles

be all smiles

Chinese idiom, Pinyin is k ā im é izh ǎ NY ǎ n, meaning happy appearance. From the water margin by Shi Naian of Ming Dynasty.

Idiom usage

Used as predicate, attribute, adverbial, etc

Analysis of Idioms

Synonym: smile antonym: frown

The origin of Idioms

The 15th chapter of Water Margin by Shi Naian of Ming Dynasty: "if you know us, go in the water, go in the fire, go in the fire, if you can use it for a day, you will die and open your eyes."

Idiom explanation

I look happy.