at the bottom/top of the pile/heap
at the bottom of the heap
In the worst or lowest position in a group. As far as our government is concerned, kids born into poverty are just at the bottom of the heap, perpetually ignored.
See also: bottom, heap, of
at the top of the heap
In a position of total or complete superiority; in a place or position above all others one is or was competing with. To think that I started in the company mail room 10 years ago—now I'm at the top of the heap! The champions end the season at the top of the heap yet again, despite being counted out for much of the year.
See also: heap, of, top
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
at the top (or bottom) of the heap
(of a person) at the highest (or lowest) point of a society or organization.See also: heap, of, top
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
at the bottom/top of the ˈpile/ˈheap
(informal) in a low/high position in society: You’ve no idea what life at the bottom of the pile is like, have you? When do you ever talk to ordinary people?See also: bottom, heap, of, pile, top
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
- at the bottom of the heap
- bottom of the heap
- the bottom of the heap
- the bottom of the pile
- heap
- heaps
- the lowest rung of the ladder
- be struck all of a heap
- bottom of the ladder
- do (one) a heap of good