speechless

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The origin of the phrase "over the moon" can be traced back to early 20th-century England. The exact origins are uncertain, but it is believed to have originated from the idea that the moon is associated with a sense of wonder and enchantment. This idiom can be used to express intense happiness in relationships, such as falling in love or experiencing a significant milestone.

What is the origin of the idiom "over the moon" and when to use it?

to [be] over the moon

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scared stiff

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starving

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out of {one's} mind

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to [cost] a fortune

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nightmare

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{sth} [be] killing me

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to [drive] {sb} (crazy|mad|insane|nuts)

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to [take] forever

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to [weigh] a ton

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Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 4 - 4D in the Face2Face Upper-Intermediate coursebook, such as "speechless", "scared stiff", "starving", etc.

Face2Face Upper-Intermediate "Розділ 4 - 4D" Лексика