On top of (someone or something) In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "on top of (someone or something)", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Rachel Chau calendar 2021-09-09 11:09

Meaning of On top of (someone or something)

On top of (someone or something) prepositional phrase

If someone is on top of a situation, they are in absolute control or aware of it.

I will be more on top of my work next week.

She’s still on top of the project while the team leader was not here.

If you want to travel to Vietnam this month, stay on top of shifting pandemic restrictions.

In addition to something

On top of failing to solve the problem, he has even made it worse.

Bill is in debt. On top of that, he is unemployed now.

Too close to someone or something

There are many paparazzi right on top of him.

Those houses are built on top of one another.

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Very close to reach or accomplish something.
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in rare form

1. Doing something extremely well

2. Behaving in an extreme or remarkable manner

 

Example:

1. Holly was in rare form during her speech, so she got the first prize in the competition last night.

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