be (sitting) on top of the world



be (sitting) on top of the world

To be very happy. I was on top of the world when I found out that I'd gotten an A on my hardest exam. Cathy has been sitting on top of the world ever since she got that big promotion at work.
See also: of, on, top, world

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
BruceBROOSScottish, English
Kelemen-Hungarian
Gisellezhee-ZEL (French), ji-ZEL (English)French, English (Modern)
Suzumesoo-zoo-meJapanese (Rare)
Thomasina[.tɔmə'si:nə]
Pascale-French