top of the world

Example Sentences

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“Like we’re on top of the world, like it was just our night for that one night. We definitely took advantage of that,” Dakorien said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026

"It made me feel on top of the world."

From BBC • May 15, 2026

After a mere 20 minutes on top of the world, he began picking his way down.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

I’d always had hand-me-downs from my brother, so the fact that I could buy new golf clubs, I was on top of the world.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

Suddenly, just like that—for only a moment, maybe, but for a good moment, at least—he was in love, on top of the world, and just about as tough as they come.

From "The Milagro Beanfield War" by John Nichols