on top



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

on top

1. At the highest point or peak.
2. In a dominant, controlling, or successful position.
See also: on, top

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Lhamo-Tibetan, Bhutanese
Willeminavil-lə-MEE-nah, wil-lə-MEE-nahDutch
Garaile-Basque
BabÜR-Turkish
Khatuna-Georgian
Nazarius-Late Roman