top of the hour
idiomThe time at (or very close to) the start of the next hour of time.
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amateur hour
A situation or activity in which the participants show a lack of skill, sound judgment, or professionalism.
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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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eleventh-hour
Just before the moment that it is too late; in the nick of time; last-minute.
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finest hour
A point in time or a relatively brief period of time when an especially distinguished, admirable, or effective set of actions is performed.
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long hour
Any of the late hours of the day, especially those nearing midnight, or the hours after sunset.
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on top
In a dominant position.
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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.