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5 moon idioms, with pictures

Look at the picture, read the meaning, and listen to the example.

A tired man in a bank uniform sits behind the wheel of a yellow taxi at night. A big crescent moon shines in the dark sky, and his bank badge hangs from the mirror.

What does “Moonlighting” mean?

“Moonlighting” means having a second job, often at night.

Example: Tom works in a bank and drives a taxi at night. Moonlighting is tiring.

Emoji clue: crescent moon, briefcase

A woman in a smart blouse jumps high in the air with both arms up and a huge smile, holding a letter. A big full moon glows behind her and she looks as if she is flying over it.

What does “Over the moon” mean?

“Over the moon” means very happy about something good.

Example: She got the job. She was over the moon.

Emoji clue: up arrow, crescent moon

Two engineers in lab coats stand at a table with blueprints of a flying car. A silver rocket with a small car on top flies up toward a big moon behind them.

What does “A moonshot” mean?

“A moonshot” means a very big plan that is hard to do.

Example: A car that flies is a moonshot. It is very hard to build.

Emoji clue: crescent moon, rocket

An older man and woman sit on a porch swing and look at an old photo album. Behind them, a row of three moons of different sizes shines over a small old town at dusk.

What does “Many moons ago” mean?

“Many moons ago” means a very long time ago.

Example: We lived in that small town many moons ago.

Emoji clue: three moons, rewind arrows

A man in a suit shakes hands with a worker and holds up a big glowing moon in his other hand as if he is giving it away. The worker, in a yellow hard hat, looks hopeful but a little worried.

What does “Promise the moon” mean?

“Promise the moon” means promise too much, more than you can give.

Example: My boss promised the moon, but I never got a raise.

Emoji clue: handshake, crescent moon

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100 common English idioms and their meanings

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