English Reference
Idiom idiom

at the top


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


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