Idiom idiom
at the top
Meaning
In the highest part of something. It can also mean being the most successful or important in a group or field.
Examples
“You can find the book at the top of the shelf.”
“After years of hard work, she finally reached the top of her profession as a surgeon.”
“The mountain climber gazed across the vast, frozen landscape from his precarious position at the top of the peak.”
Last updated April 22, 2026