Over the moon
English Idiom
Meaning: Feeling extremely happy or delighted to the point where you can't contain your excitement. It's a state of euphoria that makes you feel like you're floating on air.
Origin: The idiom 'over the moon' has its roots in nursery rhymes from 16th-century England, particularly 'Hey Diddle Diddle,' where a cow jumps over the moon. The phrase evolved over time to convey a sense of great happiness and joy.
Examples
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When she found out she got the job, she was over the moon for days.
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He was over the moon after winning the marathon, a dream he had cherished for years.
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The team was over the moon following their unexpected victory in the championship.
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After hearing the news of their engagement, her parents were over the moon with joy.
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The author was over the moon when her book topped the bestseller list.
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They were over the moon to discover they were expecting their first child.
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He felt over the moon when his artwork was finally recognized by the critics.
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The students were over the moon upon receiving their acceptance letters from their dream universities.
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She was over the moon after being reunited with her long-lost friend.
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Winning the lottery left him over the moon, unable to believe his luck.
