Over the moon
Informal Neutral
What it really means
Extremely happy about something. Often used about good news like passing exams, job offers or a team winning.
Chinese explanation
欣喜若狂、高兴极了。常用于好消息，比如通过考试、拿到工作机会或球队赢球。
Example conversation
A: How did your mum react to your results?
B: She was over the moon. She rang everyone in the family.
A：你妈妈知道你的成绩后什么反应？
B：她高兴坏了，把亲戚挨个打电话说了一遍。
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