on earth

Idioms  

1. Also, in creation ; in the world . Ever, anywhere, of all possible things. These phrases are all used for emphasis in questions or, less often, in a negative context. For example, What on earth is he doing with a spade? or Where in creation did that child go? or How in the world do you expect me to carry all those bags? [Late 1700s]

2. like nothing on earth . Incomparable. For example, That perfume smells like nothing on earth , or Her new hair color is like nothing on earth . [c. 1900]

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Example Sentences

Tourists and researchers are drawn to one of the least explored regions on earth.

From The Wall Street Journal

The government is spending nearly $1 trillion to make attractive what, just over a decade ago, was one of the most tourist-averse countries on earth.

From Los Angeles Times

I had no guarantee of more time on earth.

From The Wall Street Journal

Dallas were down and out at 21-0 down against the reigning Super Bowl champions, so how on earth did they produce their joint-best comeback ever?

From BBC

So, what on earth do I go with here - will it be West Ham extending their run under Nuno, or Bournemouth bouncing back?

From BBC