I couldn't be happier to vs I couldn't be happier for

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'I couldn't be happier to' is used when expressing personal feelings or emotions about a situation or event. On the other hand, 'I couldn't be happier for' is used when expressing happiness or joy for someone else's good fortune or success.

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This phrase is correct and commonly used in English when expressing personal feelings or emotions about a situation or event.

"I couldn't be happier to"

This phrase is used to convey personal happiness or satisfaction with a particular situation or event.

Examples:

I couldn't be happier to see you again after so long.
I couldn't be happier to be part of this amazing team.
I couldn't be happier to have found my dream job.

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I couldn't be happier to hear that.
FITZ: I couldn't be happier to be back in the Granite State.
I couldn't be happier to leave my old life behind.
But I couldn't be happier to have my two feet on solid ground.
And I Couldn't Be Happier To Be Here Tonight To Celebrate Lily's Acceptance Of My Proposal.
I couldn't be happier to leave all that behind now that I have true happiness on the horizon.
I couldn't be happier that you offered to take my place as the father of my child.
(applause) Anyway, I couldn't be happier about this merger.
I couldn't be happier, honestly.
Michael, I couldn't be happier.
Second week and I couldn't be happier.
And, frankly, I couldn't be happier.
I couldn't be happier about baby steps.
Then I couldn't be happier.
That's too funny, when I couldn't be happier.
Truly, I couldn't be happier.
Barbra, I couldn't be happier.
Henry and I couldn't be happier.
I couldn't be happier you're coming.
For you, I couldn't be happier.

Alternatives:

I am so happy to
I am thrilled to
I am delighted to
I am overjoyed to
I am ecstatic to

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English when expressing happiness or joy for someone else's good fortune or success.

"I couldn't be happier for"

This phrase is used to convey happiness or joy for someone else's good fortune, success, or positive news.

Examples:

I couldn't be happier for you on your promotion.
I couldn't be happier for them on their wedding day.
I couldn't be happier for your achievements.

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He has been presented with a wonderful opportunity, and I couldn't be happier for him.
And I couldn't be happier for Patrick and his wonderful family.
And... I couldn't be happier for you and Molly.
I couldn't be happier for you.
Because I know why you're leaving and I couldn't be happier for you.
Evan's married and trying to start a family, so are you, and I couldn't be happier for you guys.
I couldn't be happier for you.
And I couldn't be happier for him.
YOU TOLD ME THAT YOU LOVE HIM, AND I COULDN'T BE HAPPIER FOR YOU.
I couldn't be happier for her!
You and the Nagus? I couldn't be happier... for all of us.
As a lover of cold weather I couldn't be happier, mainly for one reason: to start shopping for fall!
Couldn't be happier for you.
Couldn't be happier for you, sweetheart.
(applause) Anyway, I couldn't be happier about this merger.
I couldn't be happier, honestly.
Michael, I couldn't be happier.
Second week and I couldn't be happier.
And, frankly, I couldn't be happier.
I couldn't be happier about baby steps.

Alternatives:

I am so happy for
I am thrilled for
I am delighted for
I am overjoyed for
I am ecstatic for

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