to become happier · to make someone happier
This expression is perfect when you or someone else goes from feeling a bit gloomy or down to suddenly feeling much better! 🌟 It's like a ray of sunshine piercing through the clouds. ☀️ Use it to describe a mood shift or an action that caused it. 😎
💡 **Pro Tip!** You can use 'brighten up' in two main ways: 'My mood brightened up' (your mood improved) or 'That joke really brightened up my day!' (something made you happier). It's a versatile phrase for positive emotional shifts!
When would you most appropriately use 'to brighten up'? A. 😡 When someone is getting angrier after hearing bad news. B. 😄 When a funny video makes you feel happy after a stressful day. C. 😴 When you are feeling sleepy and want to take a nap.