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Space Idioms and What They Mean<\/h1>\n

Space idioms are fun ways to talk about big dreams, strong feelings, or times when someone isn\u2019t paying attention. These expressions use stars, rockets, and planets to describe emotions and ideas. Here are 9 space idioms, what they mean, and how to use them.<\/p>\n

Out of this world<\/h2>\n

Amazing or excellent.<\/p>\n

This cake is out of this world<\/strong>\u2014so delicious!<\/div>\n
The view from the mountain was out of this world<\/strong>.<\/div>\n

It\u2019s not rocket science<\/h2>\n

It\u2019s not difficult to understand.<\/p>\n

Just follow the steps\u2014it\u2019s not rocket science<\/strong>.<\/div>\n
Cooking pasta is easy; it\u2019s not rocket science<\/strong>.<\/div>\n

Shoot for the stars<\/h2>\n

To aim for something very high or big.<\/p>\n

He\u2019s shooting for the stars<\/strong> with his business plan.<\/div>\n
Don\u2019t be afraid to shoot for the stars<\/strong> and try your best.<\/div>\n

Space out<\/h2>\n

To stop paying attention or to daydream.<\/p>\n

Sorry, I spaced out<\/strong> during the meeting.<\/div>\n
She was spacing out<\/strong> in class and missed the question.<\/div>\n

Lost in space<\/h2>\n

Feeling confused or unsure what to do.<\/p>\n

I felt lost in space<\/strong> on my first day at work.<\/div>\n
Without instructions, we were lost in space<\/strong>.<\/div>\n

Over the moon<\/h2>\n

Very happy.<\/p>\n

She was over the moon<\/strong> about her test results.<\/div>\n
We\u2019re over the moon<\/strong> to meet our new baby cousin.<\/div>\n

Starry-eyed<\/h2>\n

Being too hopeful or dreamy, not realistic.<\/p>\n

He has starry-eyed<\/strong> plans, but no real plan.<\/div>\n
Don\u2019t be starry-eyed<\/strong>\u2014you need to be ready to work hard.<\/div>\n

Come back down to earth<\/h2>\n

To return to reality after dreaming or being too excited.<\/p>\n

You need to come back down to earth<\/strong> and focus.<\/div>\n
After the vacation, it was hard to come back down to earth<\/strong>.<\/div>\n

In orbit<\/h2>\n

Very excited or very busy.<\/p>\n

The kids were in orbit<\/strong> after eating candy.<\/div>\n
She\u2019s been in orbit<\/strong> all week, planning her party.<\/div>\n
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