It sure brightens up my day?

[Kati Svaby]

English Language Tests, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #310 "English Slang Idioms (31)", question 8

"It sure ......... up my day to see those flowers blooming outside," Katy said.

(a) uses
(b) passes
(c) brightens
(d) heightens

English Language Tests, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #310 "English Slang Idioms (31)", answer 8

"It sure brightens up my day to see those flowers blooming outside," Katy said.

Correct answer: (c) brightens
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"It sure brightens up my day..." Does it mean: It sure makes my day happier to see those flowers blooming outside. ?
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We always deceive ourselves twice about the people we love - first to their advantage, then to their disadvantage.

[Alan]

Hi Kati,

Yes, you are spot on. Perhaps 'makes me happier.'

Alan
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[Kati Svaby]

Thanks Alan !
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We always deceive ourselves twice about the people we love - first to their advantage, then to their disadvantage.