view from the top
The optimistic outlook of one who has recently achieved success.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“He enjoys the view from the top after his promotion.”
“After years of hard work, she finally reached the executive level and appreciated the view from the top.”
“Having finally secured the championship title, the athlete savored the view from the top, fully aware of the long, difficult journey that had brought him to this moment of triumph.”
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bird's-eye view
The view from directly or high above.
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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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take a dim view of
To dislike; to regard with skepticism, disbelief, disfavor, etc.
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top banana
The boss, the leader.
Last updated August 10, 2026