aus dem Häuschen
Translation
over the moon, beside oneself with joy, thrilled to bits
Examples
Sie war ganz aus dem Häuschen vor Freude.
She was completely over the moon with joy.
Als er das Geschenk sah, war er aus dem Häuschen.
When he saw the present, he was thrilled to bits.
Grammar Patterns
((sb.)) is out of the little house (over the moon) ((with sth.)) to be over the moon (with sth.) She was over the moon with joy.
Similar Words
Synonyms: begeistert sein (to be enthusiastic), hocherfreut sein (to be overjoyed)
Etymology
Literally 'out of the little house'. It conveys being so excited you can't stay put.
Memory Tips
Picture someone being so happy they metaphorically burst out of their own body, their 'little house'.