a) to be crazy
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b) to be unsure
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c) to be extremely happy
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If someone is feeling over the moon, they are feeling very pleased about something.
French translation
être heureux, être ravi, être sur un nuage
How NOT to translate : *être sur la lune
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Examples in context
‘Royal British Legion unveils new ’Never Forget’ memorial
A new permanent memorial titled "Never Forget" has been unveiled at the National Memorial Arboretum.
Graham Mentor-Morris and Phil Berry, of Greenhithe and Swanscombe RBL, said : "We are over the moon our campaign is now being developed on a national level, with support from a national retailer." ’
BBC News UK, 14th Sept. 2013
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‘Stoke-on-Trent children’s hospice gets £500,000 revamp
A children’s hospice in Stoke-on-Trent is to get a £500,000 refurbishment after securing a government grant. Mrs Williams said : "It’s been a long bidding process and we were over the moon when we knew we had the money." ’
BBC News UK, 10 Sept. 2013
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Everyday usage
I passed my exam ! I am over the moon.
You must be over the moon that you were promoted.
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