That new song is starting to top the charts.
top the charts
idiomTo be the most popular recording at a particular time.
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 April 17, 2026