on top of the world
on top of the world
Elated; blissfully or triumphantly happy. I was on top of the world when I found out that I'd gotten an A on my hardest exam. Cathy has been on top of the world ever since she got that big promotion at work.
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Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
(sitting) on top of the world
Fig. feeling wonderful; glorious; ecstatic. Wow, I feel on top of the world. Since he got a new job, he's on top of the world.
See also: of, on, top, world
on top of the world
Fig. feeling wonderful; glorious; ecstatic. Wow, I feel on top of the world. Since he got a new job, he's on top of the world.
See also: of, on, top, world
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
on top of the world
Feeling very happy, delighted, as in She was on top of the world after her roses won first prize. This idiom alludes to the peak of success or happiness. [c. 1920]
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The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.
on top of the world
COMMON If you feel on top of the world, you feel extremely happy. The combination of cold, crisp snow and warm sunshine makes you feel on top of the world. When she came back from that holiday she was so happy, on top of the world.
See also: of, on, top, world
Collins COBUILD Idioms Dictionary, 3rd ed.
on top of the world
happy and elated. informalSee also: of, on, top, world
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
on ˌtop of the ˈworld
very happy or proud: I’m on top of the world; I’ve just had a baby son. You’ll feel on top of the world after a good rest. OPPOSITE: down in the dumpsSee also: of, on, top, world
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
on top of the world
Informal In a position of great happiness or success.
See also: of, on, top, world
American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition.
- be (sitting) on top of the world
- feel on top of the world
- come on top of
- come on top of (something)
- storey
- top story
- top
- top (oneself)
- thin on top
- be thin on top