Meaning of hang the moon | Babel Free

Definitions

To place the moon in the sky: used as an example of a superlative act attributed to someone viewed with uncritical or excessive awe, reverence, or infatuation.

US, idiomatic

Examples

“"Everybody in the 8th Wing thinks he hung the moon," says one of Olds's aviators. "We'd follow him anywhere."”

“If I had two dozens roses and an older bottle of wine, If I really could have hung the moon, Would it change your mind?”

“Did you really think last night would last forever? Did you really think that guy hung the moon? Right now you hate yourself 'cause you know better But there's no use crying over spilled perfume.”

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