IdiomNature
English
Englishbe over the moon
Meaning: Absolutely delighted.
Example: “She was over the moon about the scholarship.”
Origin: From the old nursery rhyme in which the cow jumps over the moon, a picture of joy beyond all bounds. The phrase became very common in British English, especially in football interviews, in the 20th century.
Other ways to say this
- English: be on cloud nine
Turkish: Etekleri zil çalıyor Literally: Their skirts are ringing bells
German: Aus dem Häuschen sein Literally: To be out of your little house
French: Être aux anges Literally: To be at the angels
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