💡 Cliché: On Top of the World
Definition: To feel elated; to be extremely successful. This metaphor for the peak of well-being dates from the early twentieth century. P.G. Wodehouse used it in Very Good, Jeeves! (1930): “If ever a bird [fellow] was sitting on top of the world, that bird was Bingo.”
Synonyms [Happy are we]:
- On cloud nine
- Walking on air
- In seventh heaven
- On top of your game
- Sky high
Antonyms:
- Down in the dumps
- Under the weather
- Feeling blue
- In the doldrums
- At rock bottom
Witty Quotes:
“Joy is a net of love by which you can catch souls.” -Mother Teresa
“Laugh and the world laughs with you, snore and you sleep alone.” -Anthony Burgess
Proverbs: “Every cloud has a silver lining.” -“Mega watt happiness outta clouds”
“When the going gets tough, the tough get going.” -“Toughness tis nutrient broth to joy in action”
Related Literature & Media Recommendations:
Books📚:
- Euphoria by Lily King
- Persuasion by Jane Austen
- The Pursuit of Happyness by Chris Gardner
Movies🎬:
- Rocky (1976)
- Happy Feet (2006)
- The Secret Life of Walter Mitty (2013)
Songs🎶:
- “Happy” by Pharrell Williams
- “Don’t Stop Me Now” by Queen
- “Walking on Sunshine” by Katrina and the Waves
Poetry📜:
- “I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud” by William Wordsworth
- “Ode to Joy” by Friedrich Schiller
Inspirational Thought: Always aim for the summit and soak in every breathtaking view. The joy of success often lies in the journey up as much as in the view from the top. 🌄
### Which of these phrases means feeling extremely happy?
- [x] On top of the world
- [ ] Going bananas
- [ ] Like a bull in a china shop
- [ ] Wolfing down your meal
> **Explanation:** "On top of the world" is commonly used to describe an elated state that often accompanies success. The other phrases carry different meanings entirely.
### Which is a contemporary synonym for "on top of the world"?
- [ ] Feeling jaded
- [x] Walking on air
- [ ] Painting the town red
- [ ] Working like a dog
> **Explanation:** "Walking on air" is synonymous with experiencing pure joy and elation, much like "on top of the world".
### True or False: "On top of the world" originated in ancient Rome.
- [ ] True
- [x] False
> **Explanation:** The phrase dates back to the early twentieth century, not ancient Rome.
### Who wrote the book 'Very Good, Jeeves!' which includes the phrase "on top of the world"?
- [ ] J.K. Rowling
- [x] P.G. Wodehouse
- [ ] J.R.R. Tolkien
- [ ] George Orwell
> **Explanation:** P.G. Wodehouse, a celebrated British author, is renowned for the "Jeeves" series.
Publisher’s inspirational sign-off: May your words be bright and your expressions cheerful, as you embrace the happiness of life’s summits every day. 🗻✨
