over the moon

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Recent Examples of over the moon 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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“Over the moon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/over%20the%20moon. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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