be over the moon

/biː ˌəʊvə ðə mˈuːn/

/biː ˌoʊvɚ ðə mˈuːn/

[phrase]

to be over the moon

[PHRASE]

to be extremely happy or excited about something

to [be] over the moon definition and meaning

What is the origin of the idiom "over the moon" and when to use it?

The origin of the phrase "over the moon" can be traced back to early 20th-century England. The exact origins are uncertain, but it is believed to have originated from the idea that the moon is associated with a sense of wonder and enchantment. This idiom can be used to express intense happiness in relationships, such as falling in love or experiencing a significant milestone.

Examples

1. He was over the moon about the ratings.

2. It would have been the first time that the son of a foreign king would have ruled over Egypt and, obviously, Suppiluliuma was over the moon with this idea.

3. My mother is over the moon, having all three of us here.

4. -Victoria's gonna be over the moon.

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