B2idiominformalhealth
over the moon
USUK
extremely happy and pleased about something
Used for big good news such as results, jobs or a new baby. Mainly British; often 'over the moon about/with'. IELTS candidates overuse it, so 'absolutely delighted' sounds less rehearsed there.
In context
My parents were over the moon when I got a scholarship to study in Australia.
She's over the moon about her new job at the bank.
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