on top of the world

phrase

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

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“On top of the world.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on%20top%20of%20the%20world. Accessed 14 Dec. 2025.

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