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glad (oh)



[Language: Old English; Origin: glAd 'bright, shining, happy']
[not before noun] pleased and happy about something
glad (that)
::I'm really glad I don't have to go back there again.
::We're so glad you came.
glad to do sth
::I am glad to be back home.
glad to see/hear etc
::I'm glad to see you looking so well.
::'I've decided to accept the job.' 'I'm glad.'
glad when
::I'll be glad when the war is over.
glad about
::She wasn't leaving after all. He was glad about that.
glad for
::'Jamie's been accepted for medical school!' 'I'm so glad for him.'
-see also gladly
be glad of sth
to be grateful for something
::Thanks Marge, I'll be glad of the help.
be glad of an opportunity/chance/excuse to do sth
::They were glad of the chance to finally get some sleep.
::It was cold outside, and she was glad of her coat.
be glad to (do sth)
to be very willing and eager to do something
::We will be glad to send you any information you may need.
::I'm sure he'd be only too glad to (=extremely willing to) help you.
::'Would you give me a hand?' ' I'd be glad to .'
I would be glad if
formal used in formal situations or letters to ask someone to do something for you
::I'd be glad if you'd let me know when the funeral is.
glad tidings/news
old-fashioned good news
give sb the glad eye
BrE old-fashioned to look at someone in a way that shows you are sexually attracted to them
glad rags
old-fashioned informal your best clothes that you wear for special occasions
-- gladness n [U]
-see also glad-hand