[Idiom] OVER THE MOON. - Unveiling Depths of Delight and Joy

Very happy or delighted.

To be "Over the moon" means to be extremely pleased or delighted, far exceeding just being happy. The phrase conjures up imagery of leaping beyond the bounds of Earth, reaching the moon out of sheer joy.

Example Sentences

1. He was over the moon about their engagement announcement.

   meaning of the sample sentence 1: He was extremely happy and joyful about their engagement.

2. They were over the moon when they found out they were expecting a baby.

   meaning of the second sample sentence: Their happiness was extreme upon learning they were expecting a child.

3. She couldn't stop smiling, clearly over the moon about receiving the scholarship.

   meaning of the sample sentence 3: Her visible joy and inability to hide her happiness was due to receiving the scholarship.