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Top Banana, Kingpin, and Other...
Top Banana, Kingpin, and Other Nicknames for Important People
Big wigs, big enchiladas, and big shots
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24 Feb 2020
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“Top dog.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/top%20dog. Accessed 1 Apr. 2020.
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