over the moon
Americanidiom
Etymology
Origin of over the moon
First recorded in 1845–55
Example Sentences
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The treaty allows all nations to explore and use the moon “exclusively for peaceful purposes,” and bans any claims of sovereignty over the moon.
From Salon • Apr. 9, 2026
"But to have my teammates with me and believe in me so much after such a hard year to win here on a stage that really suited me, I am over the moon."
From Barron's • Jan. 23, 2026
“We are over the moon in love with this precious girl,” Trainor said, adding that their sons also had a hand in picking their sister’s middle name.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 21, 2026
This put her over the moon, but Elvis’s manager, Colonel Tom Parker—a rapacious music-industry buccaneer—insisted that she hand over half of her publishing rights.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 2, 2026
“Martin’s tapestry, back here at the Abbey? How marvelous! I’ll bet old Methuselah is over the moon to have it back once more.”
From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques
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