get to the top

get to the top (of something)

1. Literally, to move to or reach the highest point of something. I was completely exhausted by the time we got to the top of the climbing wall.
2. By extension, to become important, renowned, or celebrated in some field or area. Don't get discouraged, it takes time to get to the top. You have a lot of competition—every doctor here is working to get to the top of their field.
See also: get, top
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

get to the top

 (of something)
1. Lit. to get to the highest point of something. We finally got to the top of the mountain and planted the flag. We had tried twice before to get to the top.
2. Fig. to work up to the highest status in something. She got to the top of her field in a very short time. It takes hard work to get to the top.
See also: get, top
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
See also:
  • get to the top (of something)
  • hit the wall
  • fagged out
  • fit to drop
  • fit/ready to drop
  • beat tired
  • be at the end of (one's) tether
  • be at the end of your tether
References in periodicals archive
"I was delighted to get to the top and to have contributed to the fundraising is such an amazing experience."
Council staff in charity climb
"It's ideal because the rules are quite simple and it's clear the aim is to get to the top.
Little monkeys go straight to the top
Ladbrokes initially offered odds of 4/1 that Mysterious Girl would get to the top, but by the time the book closed it was odds-on at 1/2.
The Razz: Sure bet
Indeed, to get to the apex of their professions, individuals are often forced to jettison certain attitudes and behaviors, the same attitudes and behaviors they need for survival once they get to the top."
Staying grounded: leadership insights