over the moon
phrase
: very pleased : in high spirits
was over the moon at winning the award
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Everyone is over the moon with the experience, especially Aesha, who can barely contain her happiness; the night set the bar very high for the rest of the season.
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Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
30 June 2026
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Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
30 June 2026
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“Over the moon.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/over%20the%20moon. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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