On cloud nine
English Idiom
Meaning: Being in an extremely happy and contented state. It's the feeling of being euphoric and elated, as if you're floating on a cloud.
Origin: The idiom 'on cloud nine' is believed to have originated from meteorological classifications of clouds. The highest level of clouds were referred to as 'cloud nine,' symbolizing an ultimate state of happiness. It gained popularity in the 20th century and has been commonly used to describe feelings of extreme joy.
Examples
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After hearing about her promotion, Jane was on cloud nine for the rest of the week.
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Winning the lottery put him on cloud nine, and he couldn't stop smiling for days.
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She felt on cloud nine when she received an acceptance letter from her dream university.
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His heart soared and he was on cloud nine after she said yes to his marriage proposal.
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Completing the marathon gave her an on cloud nine feeling that lasted for weeks.
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When they told him about the surprise party, he was on cloud nine and couldn't believe it.
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The team was on cloud nine after securing the championship title against all odds.
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Their first dance at the wedding left them both on cloud nine, lost in each other's eyes.
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Passing the bar exam on the first try put him on cloud nine, confident in his future career.
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After years of hard work, signing the book deal left her on cloud nine, ready to celebrate.
