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Definition
To be only too glad to; to be happy to accept a situation that suits one's wishes.
colloquialemotiondaily actions
How it's used
Expresses a sense of relief or satisfaction when a situation turns out to be convenient or favorable. It often implies that the speaker was prepared for a more difficult outcome but is happy to accept the easier path. It is frequently used to justify a decision to do nothing or to let things happen naturally.
Examples
Since they are not coming, I am glad to have some peace and quiet.
Since you put it that way, I am happy to go along with the flow.
Related words
Common phrases
to be glad to have leisure
to be glad to be at ease
Common mistake
Learners often mistake this for simply being happy, but it specifically carries the nuance of being glad because a situation saves effort or avoids trouble.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
