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喜出望外

to be pleased beyond one's expectations (idiom); overjoyed at the turn of events

HSK 7+ · Frequency 2.6

Meanings

  • overjoyed; pleasantly surprised beyond expectations

Example sentences

  • 收到录取通知书他喜出望外。
  • 这个好消息让大家喜出望外。