Over the moon
phrase
Very happy or excited.
When he heard that he got the job, he was over the moon.
Often appears as...
- feel over the moon
- jump over the moon
Usage tips
Informal
Colloquial,Idiomatic
phrase
Very happy or excited.
When he heard that he got the job, he was over the moon.
Often appears as...
- feel over the moon
- jump over the moon
Usage tips
Informal
Colloquial,Idiomatic
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Emotional Intensity
Used to express a very high level of happiness, like a feeling of being on cloud nine.
She was over the moon when her daughter was born.
Pro Tip 2/3Positive News
Often used in response to positive news or events that greatly satisfy someone.
They were over the moon about the surprise birthday party.
Pro Tip 3/3Colloquial Use
It's informal, so it's more suitable for conversations with friends than formal settings.
He was over the moon with his new bicycle!
Pro Tip 1/3Emotional Intensity
Used to express a very high level of happiness, like a feeling of being on cloud nine.
She was over the moon when her daughter was born.
Pro Tip 2/3Positive News
Often used in response to positive news or events that greatly satisfy someone.
They were over the moon about the surprise birthday party.
Pro Tip 3/3Colloquial Use
It's informal, so it's more suitable for conversations with friends than formal settings.
He was over the moon with his new bicycle!
Pro Tip 1/3Emotional Intensity
Used to express a very high level of happiness, like a feeling of being on cloud nine.
She was over the moon when her daughter was born.
Pro Tip 2/3Positive News
Often used in response to positive news or events that greatly satisfy someone.
They were over the moon about the surprise birthday party.
Pro Tip 3/3Colloquial Use
It's informal, so it's more suitable for conversations with friends than formal settings.
He was over the moon with his new bicycle!
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