the top of the heap



the top of the heap

the highest rank within a group How does Stephen plan to keep the company at the top of the heap?
Usage notes: often used in the form at the top of the heap, as in the example
Opposite of: the bottom of the heap
See also: heap, of, top

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Ghislainezheez-LEN, gee-LENFrench
EdmÉE-French (Rare)
Dave[deiv]
Chipo-Southern African, Shona
Alysiaə-LIS-yəEnglish
Priscillapri-SIL-ə (English), pree-SHEEL-lah (Italian)English, French, Italian, Ancient Roman, Biblical Latin, Biblical