over the moon

Значение

extremely pleased about something

Очень доволен и счастлив.

Примеры

1. 1Maria was over the moon when the university offered her a place.
2. 2We are over the moon about the new flat, even though it needs painting.
3. 3Tom's grandparents sounded over the moon about their new great-granddaughter.
4. 4The whole team was over the moon after Saturday's win.
5. 5Are you over the moon about winning first prize at the show?

Грамматика

Употребляется после be или глагола-связки вроде seem. Причина вводится предлогом about или with.

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