Over the moon

It would take one big jump to jump over the moon. However, if you feel over the moon it means that you’re really happy about something. So to help you remember, you could imagine feeling really happy if you jumped over the moon! Not to be confused with over the hill, which means you’re old and past your prime!

Examples

“The cow jumped over the moon is in the nursery rhyme, Hey Diddle Diddle.”

“I’m over the moon, my boyfriend has asked me to marry him and we’re going to Hawaii for our honeymoon.”

“My grandfather used to climb mountains but he’s too old now. He’s over the hill!”