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at the top of sth

idiom
Meaning

This means being at the highest point of something, or in the most important position.


Examples
SIMPLE

She is at the top of her class.

CONTEXTUAL

After years of hard work, he finally reached the top of his profession as a surgeon.

COMPLEX

The climbers struggled for days before they finally stood at the top of the mountain to see the view.

Last updated April 22, 2026