Over the moon In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "over the moon", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

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Meaning of Over the moon

Over the moon British informal

"Being over the moon" means being extremely happy about something.

 

He was over the moon with his new car.

I was over the moon when my boyfriend proposed to me.

Both of us were over the moon to hear the good news.

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To have a successful or joyful period of time

Grammar and Usage of Over the moon

Verb Forms

  • am over the moon
  • are over the moon
  • be over the moon
  • is over the moon
  • was over the moon
  • were over the moon

Origin of Over the moon

Be over the moon: Extremely happy (Image Source: Internet)

The earliest reference in print to this phrase is from "The Coquet, or, The English Chevalier" by Charles Molloy, in 1718. However, since the 1970s, when English football managers began using it after winning matches, it has become popular.

 

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