over the moon
Americanidiom
Etymology
Origin of over the moon
First recorded in 1845–55
Example Sentences
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Over the moon indeed: Actor Bialik and former “Jeopardy!” champion Jennings both did guest-host gigs before Mike Richards, formerly a “Jeopardy!” executive producer, was named the syndicated show’s permanent host in early August.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 16, 2021
Over the moon sails a tiny white cloud; And on it she sails far away from the crowd.
From The Magician's Show Box and Other Stories by Child, Lydia Maria Francis
"Over the moon you go!" shouted the little Dog to the Cow.
From More Tales in the Land of Nursery Rhyme by Marzials, Ada M.
"Over the moon" I myself once had sprung, Thirty years syne, in sheer fervour athletical— Now, like the dog, I would laugh, and look on.
From Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 103, October 8, 1892 by Burnand, F. C. (Francis Cowley), Sir
Till the gray dawn is redd'ning up, Over the moon low-lying.
From Song-Surf by Rice, Cale Young
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