- on cloud nine (or seven)
- on cloud nine (or seven)extremely happy. [with ref. to a ten-part classification of clouds in which ‘nine’ was next to the highest.]→ cloud
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on cloud nine (or seven)
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cloud nine — by 1950, sometimes also cloud seven (1956, perhaps by confusion with seventh heaven), Amer.Eng., of uncertain origin or significance. Some connect the phrase with the 1895 International Cloud Atlas (Hildebrandsson, Riggenbach and Teisserenc de… … Etymology dictionary
cloud nine — If you are on cloud nine, you are extremely happy. ( cloud seven is a less common alternative) … The small dictionary of idiomes
cloud nine — If you are on cloud nine, you are extremely happy. ( cloud seven is a less common alternative) (Dorking School Dictionary) … English Idioms & idiomatic expressions
Cloud nine — If you are on cloud nine, you are extremely happy. ( cloud seven is a less common alternative) … Dictionary of English idioms
on cloud nine — ► on cloud nine (or seven) extremely happy. [ORIGIN: with reference to a ten part classification of clouds in which ‘nine’ was next to the highest.] Main Entry: ↑cloud … English terms dictionary
cloud — ► NOUN 1) a visible mass of condensed watery vapour floating in the atmosphere, typically high above the general level of the ground. 2) an indistinct or billowing mass of smoke, dust, etc. 3) a large number of insects or birds moving together.… … English terms dictionary
cloud — noun 1》 a visible mass of condensed watery vapour floating in the atmosphere, typically high above the general level of the ground. ↘an indistinct or billowing mass, especially of smoke or dust. 2》 a state or cause of gloom or anxiety. 3》 an… … English new terms dictionary
cloud — n. & v. n. 1 a visible mass of condensed watery vapour floating in the atmosphere high above the general level of the ground. 2 a mass of smoke or dust. 3 (foll. by of) a great number of insects, birds, etc., moving together. 4 a a state of gloom … Useful english dictionary
cloud — /klaʊd / (say klowd) noun 1. a visible collection of particles of water or ice suspended in the air, usually at an elevation above the earth s surface. 2. any similar mass, especially of smoke or dust. 3. a dim or obscure area in something… …
on cloud seven — ► on cloud nine (or seven) extremely happy. [ORIGIN: with reference to a ten part classification of clouds in which ‘nine’ was next to the highest.] Main Entry: ↑cloud … English terms dictionary
