be extremely happy · be ecstatic
Imagine getting that dream job offer or winning the lottery! ✨ This expression perfectly captures that feeling of absolute joy and excitement. You're not just happy, you're *beyond* happy! 🚀
💡 **Why 'over the moon'?** It comes from the nursery rhyme 'Hey Diddle Diddle', where 'the cow jumped over the moon'. It implies such great happiness that you could literally jump that high! Use this when you're genuinely thrilled about something big or small. 🎉
When would you most appropriately use 'be over the moon'? A. When you're slightly annoyed about a small inconvenience. B. When you've just received fantastic news, like an acceptance to your dream university. C. When you're feeling a little bit tired after a long day at work.