run like a top

To work or operate in an optimal fashion. After several months of work and about $5,000 in parts and labor, I've finally got this vintage car running like a top.

See also: like, run, top

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I've got work to do
mistress
be (one's) own master
be your own master/mistress
it will never fly
It'll never fly
have (one's) work cut out
have your work cut out
in work
in/out of work

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