Over the moon

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phrase

Very happy or excited.

When he heard that he got the job, he was over the moon.
Visual representation of "over the moon" - Very happy or excited

Often appears as...

  • feel over the moon
  • jump over the moon

Usage tips

Informal

Colloquial,Idiomatic

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Visual representation of "over the moon"
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Emotional Intensity

Used to express a very high level of happiness, like a feeling of being on cloud nine.

Illustration for Emotional Intensity
She was over the moon when her daughter was born.
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Positive News

Often used in response to positive news or events that greatly satisfy someone.

Illustration for Positive News
They were over the moon about the surprise birthday party.
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Colloquial Use

It's informal, so it's more suitable for conversations with friends than formal settings.

Illustration for Colloquial Use
He was over the moon with his new bicycle!
Visual representation of the word "Over the moon"

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