have the world at your feet
have the world at (one's) feet
To be successful in a particular area. Betsy is such a talented singer that I'm sure she'll have the world at her feet one day and be courted by record execs. You'll have the world at your feet if you finish at the top of your high school class. A: "How does Joe already have five job offers?" B: "Well, his résumé is pretty darn impressive—I'm not surprised he has the world at his feet."
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have the ˌworld at your ˈfeet
have many advantages, and so have many opportunities to choose from; be very successful and admired: When you’re young you’ve got the world at your feet. ♢ She’s got money; she’s well-educated; the world is at her feet.Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary © Farlex 2017
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