over the moon

[oh-ver thuh moon]

idiom

1. extremely pleased; ecstatic.

   I just heard about your engagement, and I am over the moon for the two of you!

Word History and Origins

Origin of over the moon¹

First recorded in 1845–55

Example Sentences

A shadow moved over the admiral’s face like a cloud passing over the moon.

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"I'm over the moon that we got picked to trial this out. You can't fault the heating system – it is a 100% improvement on what we had before."

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"I am overwhelmed... I don't know what words to use, but I am over the moon."

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Paul Thomas Anderson captured Leonardo DiCaprio and company in VistaVision for “One Battle After Another,” a recent release that sent critics and film geeks over the moon.

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"We're over the moon to have won nine in a row but it gets very tough next week against New Zealand who are one of the best sides in the world," said the England co-captain.

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Related Words

• delighted 
• elated 
• euphoric 
• jubilant 
• thrilled