01 · idiom
over the moon
Definition: extremely happy
Example: “She was over the moon about her result.”
Forms: fixed adjective phrase; be over the moon
Synonyms: delighted, thrilled
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over the moon
Definition: extremely happy
Example: “She was over the moon about her result.”
Word forms and grammar
fixed adjective phrase; be over the moon
Synonyms and close meanings
delighted, thrilled
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11 words and expressions
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02 · idiom · Feelings & Emotions
A blessing in disguise
Definition: A good thing that seemed bad at first.
Example: “Losing that job was a blessing in disguise; I found a much better one.”
03 · idiom · Feelings & Emotions
(Have a) chip on your shoulder
Definition: To seem angry all the time because you think you have been treated unfairly.
Example: “He has a chip on his shoulder about not going to college.”
04 · idiom · Feelings & Emotions
Down in the dumps
Definition: Sad or depressed.
Example: “She's been down in the dumps ever since she lost her job.”
05 · idiom · Feelings & Emotions
Face the music
Definition: To accept responsibility for something you have done.
Example: “After crashing his dad's car, he had to go home and face the music.”
06 · idiom · Feelings & Emotions
Have mixed feelings
Definition: To be unsure how you feel about something.
Example: “I have mixed feelings about moving to a new city.”
07 · idiom · Feelings & Emotions
Head in the clouds
Definition: To be daydreaming and not paying attention.
Example: “He has his head in the clouds if he thinks he can pass the exam without studying.”
08 · idiom · Feelings & Emotions
Jump for joy
Definition: To be extremely happy.
Example: “She jumped for joy when she heard the good news.”
09 · idiom · Feelings & Emotions
On cloud nine
Definition: To be extremely happy and joyful.
Example: “She has been on cloud nine since she got engaged.”
10 · idiom · Feelings & Emotions
Saved by the bell
Definition: Rescued from a difficult situation at the very last moment.
Example: “I was about to give a wrong answer, but the fire alarm rang. I was saved by the bell!”
11 · idiom · Feelings & Emotions
Under the weather
Definition: To feel ill or sick.
Example: “I'm feeling a bit under the weather today, so I'm staying home.”
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