on cloud nine

idiom

informal
: very happy
He's been on cloud nine ever since she agreed to marry him.

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Recent Examples on the Web Kim Kardashian’s son Saint is on cloud nine after meeting Lionel Messi! Escher Walcott, Peoplemag, 22 July 2023 There are actually a ton of wide running shoes that will leave your feet on cloud nine mile after mile. Andi Breitowich, Women's Health, 28 June 2023 The Summer House star, 36, is on cloud nine about her weekend engagement to fellow co-star Carl Radke — and her nearly 4-carat diamond ring. Anna Lazarus Caplan, Peoplemag, 29 Aug. 2022 Jennifer Aniston is still on cloud nine since filming the Friends reunion. Paulina Jayne Isaac, Glamour, 3 June 2021 Today, as his song spends its 11th week on the chart, Lvcas is still on cloud nine. Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 8 June 2023 Swift is on cloud nine, the source indicated, and really is quite smitten with The 1975 singer. Alyssa Bailey, ELLE, 2 June 2023 The Olympic gymnast, 25, got engaged to NFL player Jonathan Owens last Valentine's Day and still appears to be on cloud nine, enjoying her bling ahead of their big day later this year. Marisa Sullivan, Peoplemag, 7 Feb. 2023 Shangela was still on cloud nine after earning a perfect score last week. Joelle Goldstein, Peoplemag, 7 Nov. 2022 See More

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