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喜出望外 (xǐ chū wàng wài)

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English Meaning (英文释义)

To be overjoyed or pleasantly surprised by an unexpected good fortune.

Definition (中文解释)

望希望,意料。由于没有想到的好事而非常高兴。

Derivation (典故出处)

宋·苏轼《与李之仪书》契阔八年,岂谓复有见日?渐近中原,辱书尤数,喜出望外。”

Example (造句示例)

She was overjoyed when she heard she got the job.