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

After a mere 20 minutes on top of the world, he began picking his way down.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

From the view below, Larry Ellison is on top of the world.

From Slate • Mar. 20, 2026

"But here he is, on top of the world, the UK's number 1 album artist -- of all time!"

From Barron's • Jan. 23, 2026

It is said to sit on top of the world; much of it above the Arctic Circle.

From BBC • Jan. 10, 2026

With no inkling of what was to come, I left there on top of the world.

From "Cold Sassy Tree" by Olive Ann Burns