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Idiom: Cloud Nine

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The origin of sense 1 (“a state of bliss”) is uncertain; however, the following etymology has been suggested:

How to pronounce "cloud nine":

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Often in the phrase on cloud nine: a state of bliss, elation or happiness.

Example: "He was on cloud nine for days after she agreed to marry him."

A state of fantastic or impractical dreaming or thinking.

Example Sentences

1
She was on cloud nine after receiving the job offer.
2
Winning the championship put the whole team on cloud nine.
3
Finding out she was accepted to her dream school, she was on cloud nine.
4
He has been on cloud nine since he started dating his crush.
5
After acing the exam, I was on cloud nine.

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