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The idiom "on cloud nine" (meaning to be in a carefree kind of bliss) appears to have a rather muddled past. The basic idea of having "one's head in the clouds" (meaning rather out of touch with reality for some reason) has been in use in slang since around the 1930s and has evolved over the decades. However, the cloud number has changed along with it in accordance to the different ideas in which the idiom has been used. It is during this time you get related idioms such as "seventh heaven".
The use of the specific "cloud nine" seems to have been solidified through music. Both The Temptations in 1969 and George Harrison in 1987 titled albums "Cloud Nine" (in the former's case, the album also contained a song of that title with the lyrics, "I'm feeling fine on Cloud Nine."). The use of "cloud nine" has apparently stuck from that point.
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∙ 13y agoOn cloud nine means an extended state of happiness and is an idiom
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What is the meaning of the idiom cold on nine?
You seem to be asking about a distorted version of the idiom "on cloud nine" meaning, extremely happy (cloud nine being a cloud in heaven, or something like that).
What is the meaning of the idiom 'on cloud 8'?
The expression is "to be on cloud nine." It means to have one's head in the clouds, to be unrealistically euphoric. Perhaps whoever said 'cloud eight' was trying to suggest a less unrealistic euphoria than cloud nine.
What is the idiom as soft as a cloud mean?
This is not an idiom. First, it means exactly what it says. Second, when you see AS ___ AS ___ then you are looking at A Simile. Someone is comparing something that is soft to a soft cloud.
What does the idiom to take a six for a nine mean?
It is a Caribbean idiom meaning to be mislead and conned into a silly situation.
What is the meaning of be on cloud vine?
It's "be on cloud nine" and it means to be euphorically happy...like feeling as if you are on a cloud in heaven.
What is the meaning of the idiom cold on nine?
You seem to be asking about a distorted version of the idiom "on cloud nine" meaning, extremely happy (cloud nine being a cloud in heaven, or something like that).
What is the meaning of the idiom 'on cloud 8'?
The expression is "to be on cloud nine." It means to have one's head in the clouds, to be unrealistically euphoric. Perhaps whoever said 'cloud eight' was trying to suggest a less unrealistic euphoria than cloud nine.
What is the meaning of the idiom to be on cloud nine?
It means in a state of blissful happiness. In the 1950's the US Weather Bureau used the expression because such fluffy clouds are supposed to be attractive. Cloud nine is one of the stages of Buddhist enlightenment. However, neither of these explanations is considered authentic.
What is the meaning of the idiom 'over the moon'?
"Over the moon" is another way to say that you are very happy. The image evoked is that you are so overjoyed that you have floated off the ground and into space. Another phrase with the same meaning is "on cloud nine." yeh i am on cloud nine!!
Can you use the idiom on cloud nine to describe happiness in being in love?
Yes, "on cloud nine" is often used to describe extreme happiness or euphoria, especially in the context of being in love. It conveys the idea of feeling elated, joyful, and in a state of bliss because of romantic feelings or experiences.
What does the brain teaser nine cumulus mean?
The answer is on cloud nine. Cumulus is a type of cloud.
Where does the phrase on cloud nine originate?
There was a period in the 1960's when the USA weather bureau stated that some fluffy types of clouds were supposed to be attractive and named then 'cloud nine'. It is also suggested that it is a stage of Buddhist enlightenment. Neither of these explanations is considered true
Where can you watch cloud nine?
cloud nine is anoying just playng i dont know any thing about cloud nine hahahahaaha
Where did the idiom every dog has its day originate?
Shakespear Play
Where did the phragmites originate from?
The cloud district
When was Cloud Nine Movies created?
Cloud Nine Movies was created in 2008.
When was Cloud Nine - Shanghai - created?
Cloud Nine - Shanghai - was created in 2006.
