feel on top of the world

feel on top of the world

To feel very happy. I felt on top of the world when I found out that I'd gotten an A on my hardest exam. Cathy has been feeling on top of the world ever since she got that big promotion at work.See also: feel, of, on, top, world

feel on top of the world

Fig. to feel very good, as if one were ruling the world. I feel on top of the world this morning. I do not actually feel on top of the world, but I have felt worse.See also: feel, of, on, top, world