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Phrase(s): 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.
McGrawhill's American Idioms And Phrasal Verbs