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/Sounds like "ehs" (as in "egg") + "TAHR" (as in "tar") + "EHN" (as in "egg") + "EHL" (as in "egg") + "SEHP" (as in "set") + "tee" (as in "tea") + "moh" (as in "more") + "SYEH" + "loh" (as in "loan")/

Meaning

To be at the peak of happiness or satisfaction, on top of the world. This expression is shared across the Spanish-speaking world and has roots in medieval cosmology, which placed paradise at the seventh and highest celestial level. When life hits its best moment, you are on cloud nine.

Examples

When the pregnancy was announced the whole family was on cloud nine.

After that last-minute goal, the fans were absolutely over the moon.

Regional synonyms

To talk behind someone's back, spreading gossip while pretending to be discreet. Everyone acts like they are whispering, but everyone ends up hearing it anyway. Common across Spain and Latin America.