to top it all

phrase

chiefly British
used to indicate a final thing that happened that was even better, worse, etc., than what happened before
The car was filthy when she returned it to me, and to top it all, there was almost no gas left in the tank.

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And to top it all off, the company’s latest headphones deliver a more precise soundstage than before and typically strong noise cancellation. Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 8 July 2026

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“To top it all.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/to%20top%20it%20all. Accessed 14 Jul. 2026.

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