Be rubbing (one's) hands (with glee) In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "be rubbing (one's) hands (with glee)", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Zesty Y calendar 2022-03-07 06:03

Meaning of Be rubbing (one's) hands (with glee)

Be rubbing (one's) hands (with glee) British phrase

To be filled with excitement or pleasure at something, often something that causes problems or troubles for someone else.

 

He was rubbing his hands with glee when he heard that I had been disqualified.

Their fans were rubbing hands with glee when I was red-carded.

I remember every one of those who were rubbing hands with glee when I  fell while running in the race yesterday.

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To stay optimistic and positive; to encourage someone in a difficult situation
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 without thinking clearly about the results of an action
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To make someone feel more confident or happy, especially when they thought that they can't achieve what they want

in merry pin

Happy or cheerful; in a good mood

 

Origin of Be rubbing (one's) hands (with glee)

The origin of this phrase is not clear.
 

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