on top
idiom
1
: on the highest part or surface of something
vanilla ice cream with chocolate sauce and a cherry on top
2
chiefly British
: winning a game or competition
The team was on top after the first half.
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But policymakers must ensure that safety net providers can fully leverage these resources on top of managing core hospital operations.
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Marquisha Johns, STAT, 17 May 2024
The icing on top is waking up to the double view of the Mediterranean Sea and the Riviera.
—Martie Bowser, Essence, 16 May 2024
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Marquisha Johns, STAT, 17 May 2024
The icing on top is waking up to the double view of the Mediterranean Sea and the Riviera.
—Martie Bowser, Essence, 16 May 2024
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“On top.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on%20top. Accessed 29 May. 2024.
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