Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
on-top-of-the-world
idiom
/ˌɒn ˈtɒp əv ðə wɜːrld/
Definition
A phrase used to describe a feeling of extreme happiness or elation.
Examples
- After receiving her promotion, Sarah felt like she was on top of the world.
- He was on top of the world after winning the championship game.
- The kids were on top of the world during their summer vacation at the beach.
Meaning
When someone says they feel ‘on top of the world’, it means they are experiencing immense joy or satisfaction, often after achieving something significant or during a particularly joyful time in their life.
Synonyms
- ecstatic
- elated
- overjoyed
- in seventh heaven
