over the moon
Americanidiom
Etymology
Origin of over the moon
First recorded in 1845–55
Example Sentences
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I was over the moon for him on a personal level when he moved to Liverpool.
From BBC ● Jul. 3, 2026
"It's something I never thought I'd see again, so to be here with my son... I'm over the moon."
From BBC ● Jun. 14, 2026
He said the club's win was "a dream come true", adding "it's only up from here. I'm over the moon."
From BBC ● May 31, 2026
“They are over the moon, and from what I hear, so in love!”
From Los Angeles Times ● May 6, 2026
Scott encouraged me—he was over the moon when I suggested it.
From "The Girl on the Train" by Paula Hawkins
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