| Idiom | Tickled Pink |
|---|---|
| Example | Bob was tickled pink when he got a Valentine from his dog. |
| Meaning | to be very amused or pleased; to be delighted, entertained, extremely happy |
| Origin | If you tickle someone, his or her face often turns pink. So, if someone is tickling you by doing or saying something so that you're giggling and your skin is getting reddish, then you're probably having a good time being "tickled pink." A similar expression is "tickled someone's fancy." |
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