ENGLISH
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at the top

idiom
Meaning

In the highest part of something. It can also mean being the most successful or important in a group or field.


Examples
SIMPLE

You can find the book at the top of the shelf.

CONTEXTUAL

After years of hard work, she finally reached the top of her profession as a surgeon.

COMPLEX

The mountain climber gazed across the vast, frozen landscape from his precarious position at the top of the peak.

Last updated April 22, 2026