go into orbit

go into orbit
go into orbit
1. Lit. [for a rocket, satellite, etc.] to rotate around a heavenly body in a fixed path. •

The satellite went into orbit just as planned.

When did the moon go into orbit?

2. Fig. [for someone] to get very excited. (See also go ballistic.) •

She was so upset, she went into orbit.

Todd went into orbit when he heard the price.

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{v. phr.}, {slang} 1. To become very happy or successful. * /Our team has gone into orbit./ Compare: FLY HIGH. 2. To lose one's temper or control completely; become very angry. * /John was afraid his father would go into orbit when he found out about the car accident./ Compare: HIT THE CEILING.

Dictionary of American idioms. 2013.

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