on earth

like nothing on earth . Incomparable. For example, That perfume smells like nothing on earth , or Her new hair color is like nothing on earth . [c. 1900]
Also, in creation ; in the world . Ever, anywhere, of all possible things. These phrases are all used for emphasis in questions or, less often, in a negative context. For example, �� on earth is he doing with a spade? or Where in creation did that child go? or How in the world do you expect me to carry all those bags? [Late 1700s]

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During this time, Aimee was developing her own religious schema — she preached joy and love; said that everyone could connect to God personally; and that Jesus was about to reappear on earth.

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“May we all learn from her brief life on earth and do better. Yes, we must all protect our children and do better.”

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The archbishop added: "He called for peace on earth: may the living Lord now grant him the peace of eternal rest."

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"I keep thinking to myself 'what on earth am I doing?' I don't need to do this, and I have to admit it's absolutely terrifying," she says.

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America is the wealthiest, most powerful nation on earth and has been since at least the turn of the 20th century.

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