over the moon
Americanidiom
Etymology
Origin of over the moon
First recorded in 1845–55
Example Sentences
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"She would have been over the moon that someone has thought about this and taken the trouble to find the owner," he said.
From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026
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
A retired shopkeeper who was told he was not British despite living in the UK for nearly five decades said he is "over the moon" to have been finally made a British citizen.
From BBC • Feb. 28, 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
“The Major’s got a friend, I’ve got a name, happy campers each and every, tickled pink, over the moon, five hops forward, no hops back, if you get my meaning.”
From "The Very, Very Far North" by Dan Bar-el
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