to top it (all) off

phrase

US

—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) off, there was almost no gas left in the tank.

Examples of to top it (all) off in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Porchini mushrooms offer a delectable umami flavor and homemade crutons create the perfect crunch to top it off. — Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 9 Mar. 2026

The thick wedge heel makes these a perfect day-to-night boot, and to top it off, they’re crafted from a water-repellent upper for protection from the elements. — Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 16 Feb. 2026

Eggs, butter, and whole milk give it a wonderfully creamy yet slightly fluffy texture with the addition of a little baking powder, and smoked Cheddar is the perfect way to top it off. — Libby Monteith Minor, Southern Living, 25 Jan. 2026

And to top it off, data breaches have exposed 520 million records since 2009. — Dina Genkina, IEEE Spectrum, 25 Dec. 2025