be/get on top of something
be on top of (something)
To be in complete control of something; to be fully informed or up-to-date about something. A: "How is the new project going?" B: "Right on track! Jen was on top of it while you were on vacation." I don't know how you're always on top of all the different student issues that are brought to your attention.
See also: of, on, top
get on top of (something)
To get complete control of something; to become fully informed or up-to-date about something. A: "How is the new project going?" B: "Right on track! Jen got on top of it while you were on vacation." I don't know how you get on top of all the different student issues that are brought to your attention.
See also: get, of, on, top
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
be/get on ˈtop of something
be able to manage and control problems and difficulties successfully: I’ve finally got on top of my new job but it took a long time.See also: get, of, on, something, top
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
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