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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There’s no question that Pretti appeared to be in a non-threatening, defensive position when half a dozen agents were on top of him.
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Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 6 Feb. 2026
The contrast trim and split-hem design on top and bottom adds an instant air of sophistication, and both pieces are versatile enough to mix and match with other staples in your wardrobe.
—Annie Blackman, InStyle, 6 Feb. 2026
Yet another dupe is ankles and ass up, with the real Censori perched on top of her, staring at the flesh cake.
—Anna Peele, Vanity Fair, 6 Feb. 2026
Anything that looks like a return to the Suez would be on top of that.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 6 Feb. 2026
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Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 6 Feb. 2026
The contrast trim and split-hem design on top and bottom adds an instant air of sophistication, and both pieces are versatile enough to mix and match with other staples in your wardrobe.
—Annie Blackman, InStyle, 6 Feb. 2026
Yet another dupe is ankles and ass up, with the real Censori perched on top of her, staring at the flesh cake.
—Anna Peele, Vanity Fair, 6 Feb. 2026
Anything that looks like a return to the Suez would be on top of that.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 6 Feb. 2026
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“On top.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on%20top. Accessed 10 Feb. 2026.
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