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cloud nine

A state of happiness, elation or bliss; often used in the phrase on cloud nine.

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  • The origin of sense 1 is uncertain; however, the following etymology has been suggested:
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He was on cloud nine for days after she agreed to marry him.

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Submitted on September 01, 2009

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Wolke sieben

nube nueve

nuage

nuvola nove

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