top the charts
To be the most popular recording at a particular time.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“That new song is starting to top the charts.”
“After the band released their latest album, it quickly climbed to top the charts in several countries.”
“Few artists manage to top the charts for more than a few weeks, yet this young musician has maintained the number one spot for an entire season.”
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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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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.
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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).
Last updated August 10, 2026