"spring in one's step" meaning in English

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Noun

Audio: En-au-spring in one's step.ogg [Australia]
Head templates: {{en-noun|?}} spring in one's step
  1. (idiomatic) enthusiasm, energy or a positive outlook or cheerful attitude. Tags: idiomatic
    Sense id: en-spring_in_one's_step-en-noun-ZBqB3UEe Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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