cock-a-hoop
adjective /ˌkɒk ə ˈhuːp/
/ˌkɑːk ə ˈhuːp/
[not usually before noun] (informal)- cock-a-hoop (about/at/over something) very pleased and excited, especially about achieving something
得意扬扬 - They’re all cock-a-hoop about winning the first game of the season.
他们都为赢得本赛季的第一场比赛而得意洋洋。
词源mid 17th cent.: from the phrase set cock a hoop, of unknown origin, apparently denoting the action of turning on the tap and allowing liquor to flow (prior to a drinking session). - They’re all cock-a-hoop about winning the first game of the season.