on top of the world

on top of the world
world

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phrasal
: in a position of eminent success, happiness, or fame

she was young, and prettier than the sea, and I was on top of the world — Barnaby Conrad

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on top of the world
1. Near the north pole
2. On a high mountain
3. Exuberant, in the very best of spirits
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Main Entry:top
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on top of the world (informal)
In a state of great elation or happiness
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Main Entry:world

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on top of the world phrase
in a very good mood because things are going well for you

She felt on top of the world that morning.

Thesaurus: feeling happysynonym
Main entry: top

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informal happy and elated

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on top of the world
informal : in a very successful or happy state

I had just gotten married and felt like I was on top of the world.

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Main Entry:top
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on top of the world — see top, 1
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Main Entry:world

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on ˌtop of the ˈworld idiom
very happy or proud
Main entry:topidiom

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