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on top of the world

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on top of the world

Fig. feeling wonderful; glorious; ecstatic. Wow, I feel on top of the world. Since he got a new job, he's on top of the world.

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(sitting) on top of the world

Fig. feeling wonderful; glorious; ecstatic. Wow, I feel on top of the world. Since he got a new job, he's on top of the world.

See also: of, on, top, world

(sitting) on top of the world

in a happy position of advantage With these figures and their other recent successes, the company is sitting on top of the world.

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on top of the world

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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on top of the world

Informal

In a position of great happiness or success.

See also: of, on, top, world