straight from the top

phrase

: from the person with the most authority or power

The order came straight from the top.

Examples of straight from the top in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

That news comes straight from the top, from Marvel TV chief Brad Winderbaum, who revealed it during an interview with Brandon Davis. — Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 6 Mar. 2025

Concern about the damage if Fox did not lie about the election came straight from the top. — Matt Ford, The New Republic, 18 Feb. 2023

The original concept came straight from the top at Toyota, whose CEO Akio Toyoda wanted a vehicle to rival the usual suspects from Italy and Germany. — Robert Ross, Robb Report, 13 Dec. 2021

Some policy updates should come from a CEO or head of HR, but not every message should come straight from the top. — Todd Piett, Forbes, 17 May 2021

Rhymes for straight from the top

• atop
• backdrop
• backstop
• bebop
• blacktop
• bookshop
• clatsop
• desktop
• eavesdrop
• estop
• hardtop
• hilltop