on top
on top
In a powerful, successful, or advantageous position. The military ousted the president and members of parliament, and they've been on top ever since. She's been training for months because she's determined to come out on top in the race this year.
See also: on, top
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
on top
In a dominant or successful position. It is also put as come out on top, as in As we expected, Paul again came out on top in the chess tournament. [Mid-1500s] Also see on top of.
See also: on, top
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.
on top
1. At the highest point or peak.
2. In a dominant, controlling, or successful position.
See also: on, top
American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition.
- to windward
- to windward of
- to windward of (something)
- windward
- be on the front foot
- on the front foot
- front foot
- to the good
- a/(one's) place in the sun
- place in the sun