on the crest of a 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
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
on the crest of a wave
oron 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
- be on the crest of a wave
- crest
- on the crest of the 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