Functioning particularly effectively; achieving something substantial.
With the updated software, I was really cooking with gas. I got the project done in half the time.
Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see cook, with, gas.
To affirm or greet the arrival of someone, especially by saying "Welcome!".
To accept something willingly or gladly.
The utterance of such a greeting.
The act of greeting someone’s arrival, especially by saying "Welcome!"; reception.
Kind reception of a guest or newcomer.
The state of being a welcome guest.
Greeting given upon someone's arrival.
Whose arrival is a cause of joy; received with gladness; admitted willingly to the house, entertainment, or company.
Producing gladness.
Free to have or enjoy gratuitously.