THE IDIOM COLLECTION LEARN & PRACTISE
Over the moon
Understand the meaning. See it in context. Make it yours.
01 / UNDERSTAND
Meaning in plain English
Extremely happy or pleased about something.
02 / SEE IT IN CONTEXT
The expression in a sentence
- I was over the moon when my short story was selected for the class magazine.
03 / CHECK YOUR UNDERSTANDING
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I was ________ when my short story was selected for the class magazine.
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Over the moon — Extremely happy or pleased about something.
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Extremely happy or pleased about something.
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When to use it
Use this conversational expression for strong delight after good news or a welcome result. It suits friendly messages and personal stories.
More examples in context
- They are over the moon about their daughter’s graduation.
- She was over the moon with the repaired bicycle.
Usage note
Use be over the moon. About can introduce news or an event; with can introduce something you are pleased with. This is figurative and does not describe a literal location.
A short conversation
A: Did you get a place on the course?
B: Yes! I am over the moon.
A: Congratulations. I know you worked hard on the application.
One more practice question
How does someone who is over the moon feel?
A. Extremely pleased.
B. Deeply disappointed.
Check your answer
A. The expression emphasises strong happiness or delight.
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Meaning and usage checked against Cambridge Dictionary. Explanations, examples and conversation are original.