on top of the world

Idioms and Phrases

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

If you were tempted to say that Carpenter was on top of the world, you needn’t have bothered: Set in an imagined Midcentury bachelorette pad high above a city — a penthouse on the 69th floor, she told us with a wink — Friday’s fun and frisky concert made the point on its own.

From Los Angeles Times

He voiced frustration at the duo prematurely giving up its “lucky place on top of the world” and expressed he needed space from Simon, whom he called an “idiot” and “jerk” in the interview.

From Los Angeles Times

James 'Jimmy' Logan was on top of the world.

From BBC

Kamala, on top of the world, celebrated endorsements from Liz Cheney and Bruce Springsteen, but her joy was short-lived as she watched Walz flub lines — “I’m friends with school shooters” — and got too friendly with Vance.

From Los Angeles Times

He said exercise, which also includes boxing and climbing, makes him feel “on top of the world” and he has no plans to slow down, even after surgery for skin cancer.

From BBC