(be) in into raptures (over something)

(be) in into raptures (over something)
be in, go into, etc. ˈraptures (about/over sb/sth) idiom
to feel or express extreme pleasure or enthusiasm for sb/sth

The critics went into raptures about her performance.

The last minute goal sent the fans into raptures.

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