Here are some great examples phrases with the word Moon:-
Ask For The Moon
Meaning: To make requests or demands that are (or are perceived to be) extraordinary or unreasonable.
Example: I just asked them if we could go to lunch a little earlier, and they’re acting like I’m asking for the moon!
Example: I’m not taking out all the green jellybeans for him, he’s asking for the moon!
Bark At The Moon
Meaning: To make appeals in vain.
Example: Good luck talking to the principal, but I think you’ll just be barking at the moonāI doubt you’ll get a better grade.
Be Over The Moon
Meaning: To be extremely happy.
Example: I am over the moon to join Wabs Talk which is the best English Speaking Institute in Delhi.
Example: I’ve been over the moon ever since I got engagedāI just can’t stop looking at my ring!
Blue Moon
Meaning: A long, albeit vague, period of time.
Example: Often used in the phrase “once in a blue moon.”
Example: I haven’t seen you in blue moon, Pete! What are you doing these days?
Cast Beyond The Moon
Meaning: To consider unlikely or fantastical possibilities.
Example: Primarily heard in UK. I want you to cast beyond the moon as you dream about your future! May your wildest dreams come true!
Go Between The Moon And The Milkman
Meaning: To flee overnight, so as to avoid pursuit (often by creditors). The moon represents the night, and the milkman the morning.
Example: Primarily heard in Australia. Looks like Joe went between the moon and the milkman. He was here after dinner but he’s gone this morning.
Many Moons Ago
Meaning: A long time in the past.
Example: I used to be quite the athlete, many moons ago.
Moon About Someone or Something And Moon Over Someone Or Something
Meaning: to pine or grieve about someone or something.
Example: Stop mooning about your cat. Cats always come back eventually.
Example: Jill is still mooning over Robert.
Once In A Blue Moon
Meaning: Very rarely.
Example: Peter only comes out for a drink once in blue moon now that he has kids.
Example: A: “Do you ever eat pork?” B: “Only once in a blue moon. I prefer beef.”
Promise (one) The Moon
Meaning: To promise one something that cannot be done.
Example: Your clients will come to distrust you if you keep promising them the moon.
The Man In The Moon
Meaning: An image on the visible surface of the moon likened to that of a person’s face or body.
Example: My grandfather loved telling tall tales about the man in the moon coming down from the sky and making mischief while everyone is asleep.
The Moon On A Stick
Meaning: Anything and everything that one desires or can imagine wanting (i.e., above and beyond what would be normal or appropriate).
Example: Jim was so smitten with his co-worker that he’d probably try to get her the moon on a stick if she asked for it.
Example: Jonathan always wants the moon on a stick when it comes to relationships.
