He is on top of the world. vs He is on high of the world.

English as a Second Language English Teacher Explanations (ESL Tests)
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English Language Proficiency Tests, Advanced Level

ESL/EFL Test #714 [color=blue]“World-Related Phrases (1)”, question 1

He is so happy because he finally got that long-awaited promotion. He is on … of the world.

(a) tip
(b) top
(c) high
(d) best

English Language Proficiency Tests, Advanced Level

ESL/EFL Test #714 [color=blue]“World-Related Phrases (1)”, answer 1

He is so happy because he finally got that long-awaited promotion. He is on top of the world.

Correct answer: (b) top

Your answer was: [color=red]incorrect
He is so happy because he finally got that long-awaited promotion. He is on high of the world.
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why we don`t use (high) insteat of (top)

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The English phrasal preposition is ‘on top of’. ‘On high of’ is not an English formation. Furthermore, ‘on top of the world’ is an English idiom meaning ‘elated’.

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I thank you alot for your explanation

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Hi Mouhannad,

Please note the correct spelling of the phrase ‘a lot’ and remember to put a full stop at the end of each sentence. Many thanks.[YSaerTTEW443543]

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I thank you a lot Mr. Toresten, and I will remember that.