over the moon
Americanidiom
Etymology
Origin of over the moon
First recorded in 1845–55
Example Sentences
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"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
“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
"I think they would just be over the moon," Jones told BBC Radio 5 Live.
From BBC
"I'm obviously going to be awful, that goes without saying, but I'm over the moon they're letting me try."
From BBC
Mr Khatik and Mr Mohammed say they are over the moon.
From BBC
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