on top of something

on top of something
on top of something
1. Fig. up-to-date on something; knowing about the current state of something. •

Ask Mary. She's on top of this issue.

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This issue is constantly changing. She has to pay attention to it to stay on top of things.

2. Fig. in addition to something. •

Jane told Bill he was dull. On top of that, she said he was unfriendly.

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On top of being dull, he's unfriendly.

3. Fig. victorious over something; famous or notorious for something. •

It was a close game, but the home team came out on top.

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Bill is on top in his field.


Dictionary of American idioms. 2013.

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