on top
idiom
1
: on the highest part or surface of something
vanilla ice cream with chocolate sauce and a cherry on top
2
chiefly British
: winning a game or competition
The team was on top after the first half.
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Especially with a rich, chocolate-buttermilk frosting on top.
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Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 29 Dec. 2024
Froth 2 ounces of homemade eggnog and float frothed eggnog on top using the back of a bar spoon to layer.
—Boutayna Chokrane, Vogue, 29 Dec. 2024
Klopp’s side failed to put the game away when on top, and paid the heaviest price.
—Andy Jones, The Athletic, 28 Dec. 2024
In 2024, the tune added three more stints on top to its growing record—at least so far.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2024
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Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 29 Dec. 2024
Froth 2 ounces of homemade eggnog and float frothed eggnog on top using the back of a bar spoon to layer.
—Boutayna Chokrane, Vogue, 29 Dec. 2024
Klopp’s side failed to put the game away when on top, and paid the heaviest price.
—Andy Jones, The Athletic, 28 Dec. 2024
In 2024, the tune added three more stints on top to its growing record—at least so far.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2024
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“On top.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on%20top. Accessed 2 Jan. 2025.
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