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Grammar fix

I'm over the moon

be thrilled

A warm, informal way to say you are extremely happy or excited about something good.

expressionB1common

Hear it in context

Notice where the phrase sounds natural.

  • I got the job — I'm over the moon!sharing good news
  • A: They said yes — we got the flat!
    B: That's amazing, I'm over the moon for you both!
    reacting to a friend's news

Fix the pattern

Pattern: I'm over the moon (about [news])

WrongI'm over moon for the news.

RightI'm over the moon about the news.

Keep the fixed phrase 'over the moon' with 'the', and use 'about' for the reason.

PatternI'm over the moon (about [news])

Don't confuse it

'Over the moon' is stronger than 'pleased'; 'feeling down' is the low-mood opposite.

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