on earth

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]

Example Sentences

“It’s like the worst pain on earth,” Taylor-O’Connor told Salon in a Zoom interview.

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How on earth does Toronto come back from something like that?

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"Why on earth would I consider my position? I'm not the one who's done anything wrong," she said.

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“For the Christian, it is about stewardship, not trying to live forever here on earth,” Stuckey said.

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I believe that American capitalism will still be the best on earth in 50 years.

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