over the moon
Americanidiom
Etymology
Origin of over the moon
First recorded in 1845–55
Example Sentences
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Friends of the Ospreys, the conservation group who monitor the private site, said they were "over the moon" at the news, and hoped it pointed to a bright future for the species on the island.
From BBC ● Aug. 25, 2026
But after her artwork was returned to her, she said she was "over the moon and absolutely delighted".
From BBC ● Jul. 2, 2026
She said she thought he was "over the moon" about the result.
From BBC ● May 21, 2026
“They are over the moon, and from what I hear, so in love!”
From Los Angeles Times ● May 6, 2026
The wind was moving clouds rapidly across the sky, and as they crossed over the moon, darkness and light rolled back and forth like the men wrestling on the ground.
From "Ceremony:" by Leslie Marmon Silko
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