on cloud nine

Idioms and Phrases

Blissfully happy, as in Ever since he proposed to her, her parents have been on cloud nine . The exact allusion of nine in this term is unclear, and different figures, especially seven (perhaps alluding to seventh heaven ), are sometimes substituted. [ Colloquial ; mid-1900s]

Example Sentences

The ball was scooped up by a 10-year-old diehard Dodgers fan, and he’s been floating on cloud nine ever since.

From Los Angeles Times

Nuss said that while they’re still processing their Olympic defeat, she hopes that they can “float on cloud nine” for the rest of today and into tomorrow.

From Los Angeles Times

And as the show drew to a close with a euphoric version of Love At First Sight, Kylie declared: "I’m on cloud nine."

From BBC

He said he was now feeling relieved and “on cloud nine”.

From BBC

"I'm so happy. I've watched this race so many times on television and dreamed of coming with good legs to try to win it. I'm on cloud nine," Williams said.

From BBC