سلسلة تعلّم العامّية الامريكيّة والمصطلحات الإنجليزيّة

Once in a blue moon

Very rarely, almost never.

نادرًا.

I only see my old friend once in a blue moon.

Over the moon

Extremely happy or delighted.

في قمَّة السّعادة.. يكاد يطيرُ فرحًا.

She was over the moon when she got the job she wanted.

Ask for the moon

Make excessive or unreasonable demands.

طَلَب المُسْتَحيلَ.

Don't ask for the moon; be realistic with your requests.

Promise the moon

Make extravagant or unrealistic promises.

قطَع وعودًا كبيرة أو مبالغ فيها.

He promised the moon during the election campaign, but couldn't deliver on most of his pledges.

Reach for the moon

Aim very high; set ambitious goals.

كُنْ طَمّاحًا إلى المَعالي.

It's good to reach for the moon, but remember to be practical in your pursuits.

Many moons ago

A long time ago.

منذ عَهْد بَعيد؛ منذُ وقتٍ طويل؛ منذُ زَمَنٍ بَعِيدٍ جِدًّا.

Many moons ago, people used to travel by horse-drawn carriages.