thin on top

Idioms

Becoming bald, as in I notice that he's getting a little thin on top. The top in this euphemism refers to the top of the head. [Second half of 1800s]

Example Sentences

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I don’t have a full mohican any more – I got rid of it around 2000, when I started going thin on top.

From The Guardian • Mar. 18, 2020

We had to create paper that would be thin on top and flexible.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 30, 2020

John’s hair had started to thin on top.

From Reuters • Sep. 11, 2019

That said, the playing surface last year, while nice and green, was thin on top and sandy below, which was not ideal.

From New York Times • Mar. 15, 2011

Well, when you raised your hat a few minutes ago your hair looked a little thin on top, so I guess you’re going to be bald pretty soon.

From Three Little Women A Story for Girls by Jackson, Gabrielle E. (Gabrielle Emilie)

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