on top of
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In control of, fully informed about, as in The weeds were terrible, but the new gardener was soon on top of them , or Our senator always manages to be on top of the issues .
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In addition to, following closely on, as in Several other benefits are being offered on top of a better salary , or On top of the flu Jane caught her sister's measles . [c. 1600]
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Also, on top of one another . Very close to, crowded, as in I didn't see her until she was right on top of us , or In these condominiums people are living right on top of one another . [Mid-1900s]
Example Sentences
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Banks, meanwhile, are on top of the world.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026
"I could probably see myself getting a little bit smaller, but then was still trying to chase being smaller on top of that," Kildunne added.
From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026
“Me being on top of myself, being on top of my stuff lets guys know that they can trust a guy like me.”
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 11, 2026
Iran would likely continue selling crude into the market, potentially at a tighter discount if sanctions ease, and toll revenue would be “additive on top of that, not a replacement.”
From MarketWatch • Apr. 9, 2026
When I opened the corn-crib door, we saw Jimbo sitting on top of the corn, eating an apple.
From "Summer of the Monkeys" by Wilson Rawls
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