on top of the world

Idioms  

1. 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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Example Sentences

Metaphorically speaking, SZA is on top of the world.

From Seattle Times

IRVINE, Calif. — Russell Turner was on top of the world three years ago when he eased into a chair in front of a microphone.

From New York Times

Father Ryan Granger said it had left him feeling "on top of the world".

From BBC

"They're on top of the world at the top of the Himalayas," he said.

From Scientific American

There was no indication the Americans could be on top of the world until Holiday joined them.

From Seattle Times