Idiom
chuffed to bits
Meanings
Extremely pleased, delighted, or proud about something.
Definition
Extremely pleased and proud about something.
If you are chuffed to bits, you feel very happy, pleased, or proud. It is a very informal expression, especially common in British English. People often use it to react to good news, success, or a kind compliment.
Examples
- I was chuffed to bits when I got the job offer.
- She was chuffed to bits with her exam results.
- They were chuffed to bits after winning the local tournament.
- He was chuffed to bits that his cooking impressed everyone.
- I’m chuffed to bits you could make it to the party.
More at B2 level
- Bob's your uncle Used to say that something will be easy or will happen exactly as expected after a simple step.
- touch base To touch base means to briefly contact someone to share a quick update or confirm plans.
- ballpark figure A ballpark figure is an approximate number or estimate, not an exact one.
- take the mickey To take the mickey means to tease someone or make fun of them in a not-too-serious way.
- cheap as chips Very cheap; costing very little money.