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in seventh heaven

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  1. In a state of bliss, as in John was in seventh heaven when the director praised his speech. Used figuratively since the early 1800s, this term alludes to the dwelling place of God in highest of the seven concentric spheres that surround the earth in the system recognized by both Muslims and ancient Jews.

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When he arrived bringing in half of his Oklahoma team with him, including a Heisman quarterback, and went 11-3 in his first year, I’m sure Trojan fans were in seventh heaven.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 9, 2024

“Gloria’s in seventh heaven and seems at a loss for words about what we’re doing,” he said.

From Washington Post • Oct. 7, 2020

He’s in seventh heaven when he’s whipping up a crowd.

From Washington Post • Nov. 8, 2018

He was in seventh heaven, and quite frankly, I am very thankful she married him.

From The Guardian • Aug. 15, 2012

Father read aloud from Dickens, and I was in seventh heaven, since I was sitting on Father’s chair, close to Peter.

From "The Diary of a Young Girl" by Anne Frank

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