over the moon
/ˌəʊvə ðə ˈmuːn/INFORMAL · B2
Meaning
extremely pleased about something
Examples
- 1Maria was over the moon when the university offered her a place.
- 2We are over the moon about the new flat, even though it needs painting.
- 3Tom's grandparents sounded over the moon about their new great-granddaughter.
- 4The whole team was over the moon after Saturday's win.
- 5Are you over the moon about winning first prize at the show?
Grammar
Used after be or a linking verb such as seem. The reason follows about or with.
Similar in meaning
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