crest

Related to crest: CREST syndrome

be on the crest of a wave

To be experiencing a particularly successful period. Right after I got married, I got a big promotion at work, so I'm really on the crest of a wave at the moment!
See also: crest, of, on, wave

on the crest of a wave

Experiencing a particularly successful period. Right after I got married, I got a big promotion at work, so I'm really on the crest of a wave at the moment!
See also: crest, of, on, wave

on the crest of the wave

Experiencing a particularly successful period. Right after I got married, I got a big promotion at work, so I'm really on the crest of the wave at the moment!
See also: crest, of, on, wave

ride the crest of (something)

To be experiencing a particularly joyous or successful period, situation, or event. The senator rode the crest of renewed enthusiasm among his party to a huge victory in the election. Riding the crest of his recent promotion, John set to work designing something really remarkable. The champion has his work cut out for him against the underdog, who is currently riding the crest of a five-bout winning streak.
See also: crest, of, ride

the crest of a wave

A particularly successful period. Right after I got married, I got a big promotion at work, so I'm really on the crest of a wave at the moment! The party is riding the crest of a wave following the election, as they now control the White House and both houses of congress.
See also: crest, of, wave
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

on the crest of a wave

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on the crest of the wave

If someone or something is on the crest of a wave or on the crest of the wave, they are experiencing great success. Founded in 1972, the group's members are confident they're on the crest of a wave. The sport at the moment is on the crest of the wave. Note: You can also say that someone is riding the crest of a wave or riding the crest of the wave. McCarthy's side looked like a team riding the crest of the wave. Note: Nouns such as success or popularity can be used instead of wave. Now, 14 years later, he is riding a crest of remarkable popularity. Note: The crest of a wave is its highest point.
See also: crest, of, on, wave
Collins COBUILD Idioms Dictionary, 3rd ed.

on the crest of a wave

at a very successful point.
See also: crest, of, on, wave
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary

(on) the crest of a ˈwave

(at) the point of greatest success, wealth, happiness, etc: He was fortunate to arrive in Hollywood when the film industry was on the crest of a wave. OPPOSITE: (at) a low ebb
See also: crest, of, wave

ride the ˈcrest of something

enjoy great success or support because of a particular situation or event: The band is riding the crest of its last tour.
See also: crest, of, ride, something
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
See also:
  • be on the crest of a wave
  • on the crest of the wave
  • on the crest of a wave
  • the crest of a wave
  • wave
  • ride the crest of (something)
  • ride the crest of something
  • be on a roll
  • down on (one's) luck
  • down on your luck
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"CREST is delighted to make its penetration testing certifications available through the Chapter in Singapore" said Ian Glover President of CREST International.
CREST Singapore Chapter established: CREST examination facility officially opened at the Singapore Institute of Technology
Some protocols result in large clusters of cells, impairing the identification of specific molecules and their roles during neural crest cell formation.
Fast, robust model for developing neural crest cells
Montana State University paleontologists Elizabeth Freedman Fowler and Jack Horner described the large duck-billed dinosaurs with strangely tiny nasal crests November 11 in PLOS ONE.
'Superduck' dino had mini crest
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New director role at Muller; FARMING
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