hung the moon

Adored beyond reason

To say someone hung the moon is to credit them with extraordinary, almost divine accomplishment—as if they personally placed the moon in the sky.

The phrase typically appears with "thinks" to describe excessive admiration: He thinks she hung the moon.

It suggests devotion bordering on worship, often used affectionately about how parents view children or lovers view each other.

Related
  • starsLuminous celestial bodies
  • impeccableFree from any defect
  • flawlessEntirely without fault
  • lightVisible electromagnetic radiation
  • skyVisible overhead expanse

idolize · magic · cherish · revere · exalted · put on a pedestal · adore · unparalleled · blind devotion · faultless · venerate · pedestal · glow · awe-struck · walks on water · enchanted · treasure · love of my life

Opposites
degree of admiration

hung the moondespised

Intensely disliked, held contemptible

loathed · hated · detested · abhorred · can't stand

critical perspective

hung the moonsees through

Perceives hidden truth

nitpicks

degree of regard/admiration

hung the moondespise

Hate with contempt

loathe · can't stand · hold in contempt · hate · detest

Family

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