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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]

Example Sentences

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

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

For 20 minutes of his life, Jim Whittaker was on top of the world.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 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

Ron, Vincent, and Michael, however, were on top of the world, the new fat cats on the rise.

From Slate • Jan. 13, 2026

I felt like I was on top of the world.

From "Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood" by Trevor Noah

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