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

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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
See also:
  • 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
References in periodicals archive
IN THE BALANCE Rugby legend Mike is on the crest of a wave
"We're on the crest of a wave in terms of confidence after Saturday's performance but we realise it's going to be a different game to that - but one the lads will be going in to full of confidence."
A GROUP of Solihull sea scouts are sailing on the crest of a wave after triumphing at a swimming gala.
HUGH Grant is on the crest of a wave as he plunges into the Mediterranean for a dip on holiday.
The Aussie singer is riding on the crest of a wave with her album Fever high in the US charts and her single Can't Get You Out Of My Head a big hit as well.
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In fact she looks like she's on the crest of a wave.
Most important of all, her parents' loving behaviour shows their three-year-old relationship is still on the crest of a wave.