Where did the phrase "On cloud 9" come from?
Where did the phrase βOn cloud 9β come from?
Answer
The number nine appears frequently in folklore and has had special significance since ancient times. Nine, being a multiple of three, was thought to be lucky. To be βon cloud 9β is to be extremely happy.
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