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over the moon

[ oh-ver thuh moon ]

idiom

  1. extremely pleased; ecstatic:

    I just heard about your engagement, and I am over the moon for the two of you!



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Word History and Origins

Origin of over the moon1

First recorded in 1845–55
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"This is going to mean the world to me and my family. My kids are going to be over the moon."

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Will: Absolutely over the moon with this new deal.

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Photographer Tony Harnett has said he is "over the moon" with his latest picture which has taken years to successfully capture.

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So when she was told she was pregnant again during that same hospital visit, she says she was initially "over the moon".

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Fans who have been on pip watch are over the moon.

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