Moonlit Expressions: Exploring Moon and Wind Idioms in Nature

happy boy over a happy moon to represent the over the moon idiom

10 Nature Idioms related to the Moon and Wind with Meanings and Examples

  1. (Up) In the air
  2. A breath of fresh air
  3. Against the wind
  4. Blow hot and cold
  5. On cloud nine
  6. Once in a blue moon
  7. Over the moon
  8. Reach for the moon
  9. Throw caution to the wind
  10. Clear the air

idiom, definition, example sentence and example conversation

(Up) In the air

  • Uncertain or undecided; plans or situations not yet settled.
  • Our plans for the weekend are still up in the air; we haven’t decided what to do.
  • Have you booked your flights?” “Not yet; it’s still up in the air. We’re discussing our options.”

A breath of fresh air

  • Something new and refreshing; a positive change.
  • Meeting new friends in the class was like a breath of fresh air after a long day.
  • “How do you like your new job?” “It’s great! It’s like a breath of fresh air compared to my old one.”

Against the wind

  • Moving forward despite challenges.
  • Starting a business in a tough economy is like running against the wind.
  • “Opening a bakery now? Isn’t that risky?” “Yes, but I enjoy going against the wind.”

Blow hot and cold

  • To have mixed feelings or be indecisive about something.
  • Jane is blowing hot and cold about joining the team; I can’t tell if she’s interested or not.
  • “Did you talk to Mike about the project?” “Yeah, but he’s blowing hot and cold. In one day, out the next.”

On cloud nine

  • In a state of extreme happiness or joy.
  • After receiving the good news, she’s been on cloud nine all day.
  • “How did your presentation go?” “Fantastic! I’m on cloud nine.”

Once in a blue moon

  • Something that happens very rarely.
  • I go to my hometown once in a blue moon; it’s a long journey.
  • “When do you visit your grandparents?” “Once in a blue moon, usually during holidays.”

Over the moon

  • Extremely happy or delighted about something.
  • Winning the award made him over the moon with joy.
  • “How did you react to the news?” “I was over the moon! It was such a pleasant surprise.”

Reach for the moon

  • Aim for a challenging or ambitious goal.
  • Don’t settle for less; reach for the moon in your career.
  • “What’s your advice for success?” “Always reach for the moon. Set ambitious goals and work hard to achieve them.”

Throw caution to the wind

  • Take a risk; act without considering the possible negative consequences.
  • “She decided to throw caution to the wind and try a new sport, even though she had never done it before.”
  • “I’m not sure if I should apply for that job. What if I’m not qualified?”. “Sometimes, it’s good to throw caution to the wind and take a chance.”

Clear the air

  • Take action that makes a possible bad situation or bad feelings, better.
  • “They had an argument, but they decided to talk and clear the air between them.”
  • “I heard you and Sarah had a disagreement. Is everything okay?”, “Yeah, we had a talk and managed to clear the air. It was just a misunderstanding.”

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