over the moon

phrase

Synonyms of over the moonnext
: very pleased : in high spirits
was over the moon at winning the award

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The Yankees would be over the moon to get that again this September. — Brendan Kuty, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2026 The MoonPie might be closer to pocket-size, but its soft and chewy texture and s’mores-like flavor will send you over the moon. — Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 23 July 2026 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. — Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 30 June 2026 Judging by his expression alone, Maluma is over the moon with his new collaboration with Beyoncé. — Sigal Ratner-Arias, Billboard, 3 Sep. 2019

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“Over the moon.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/over%20the%20moon. Accessed 3 Oct. 2026.

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