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cloud seven

idiom
Meaning

Often in the phrase on cloud seven: a state of bliss, elation or happiness.


Origin

disputed origin

The seven part likely derives from the expression seventh heaven, which refers to a state of heavenly bliss.

Examples
SIMPLE

She is on cloud seven after getting the job.

CONTEXTUAL

Ever since he proposed, she has been on cloud seven and cannot stop smiling.

COMPLEX

Following the unexpected success of her debut novel, the author found herself on cloud seven, finally savoring the rewards of her long, arduous labor.

Anchors to
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  1. 01

    cloud nine

    Often in the phrase on cloud nine: a state of bliss, elation or happiness.

  2. 02

    dance of the seven veils

    A striptease performance.

  3. 03

    dark cloud

    A situation or future event that causes worry, problems or unhappiness, likened to such a cloud overhead in the sky.

  4. 04

    four score and seven years ago

    Used (sometimes sarcastically) to indicate that a past event being mentioned is particularly important: a long time ago; many years ago.

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