on top
In a dominant position.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“She trained hard and stayed on top of her game.”
“After winning three matches in a row, the team is on top of the league table.”
“For decades, the old publishing house remained on top of the industry, crushing smaller rivals with its vast distribution network and political connections.”
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cherry on top
Synonym of icing on the cake (“a thing which intensifies the appreciation of something already good, or (ironic) the regretting of something already bad”).
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grass tops
Of, related to, or involving local influential figures.
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over the top
Beyond normal, expected, or reasonable limits; outrageous.
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put the bottom rail on top
To reverse a hierarchy.
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top banana
The boss, the leader.
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top cat
Synonym of top dog.
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top dog
The boss, the leader (of the pack).
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top dollar
The maximum amount of money that an item, service, or worker is worth; a very high price.
Last updated August 10, 2026