happy for

idiom

: to be glad about (someone's luck or accomplishment)

It's great that he won the scholarship. I'm very happy for him.

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Harvey Weinstein saw his ex-wife Georgina Chapman on the Golden Globes telecast and was happy for her. —

Richard Johnson, New York Daily News, 12 Jan. 2025 For now, participating creators are only too happy for Hollywood to bless their story. —

Steven Zeitchik, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Jan. 2025 The Bucs are only 4-4 at home this season but are happy for the opportunity to clinch a playoff berth in front of their own fans. —

Rick Stroud, Orlando Sentinel, 3 Jan. 2025 Read on to learn how to tune into the 24th Annual American Kennel Club (AKC) National Championship, airing on Dec. 29, which will likely keep a house full of holiday guests happy for a few hours. —

Kelli Bender, People.com, 27 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for happy for