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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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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of over the moon1

First recorded in 1845–55
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"I'd missed out in the sale so when the offer came up, I was over the moon," he said.

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Mr Hanson added that the buyer was "absolutely over the moon" with the purchases.

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She added: "I'm over the moon. It's for services to community, disability, equality and politics - things I am really really passionate about - which is lovely."

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He was over the moon with the whole crew.

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I am over the moon for her that she has got the first hundred out of the way under some pressure.

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