How to Use over the moon in a Sentence

over the moon

phrase
  • As night falls, Kenny and Christina are over the moon about their trip.
    — Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 13 Oct. 2026
  • 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
  • Judging by his expression alone, Maluma is over the moon with his new collaboration with Beyoncé.
    — Sigal Ratner-Arias, Billboard, 3 Sep. 2019
  • 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

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