at the top of the tree

at the top of the tree

In the highest position or level in an organization, field, etc. Primarily heard in UK. Don't expect to be at the top of the tree right out of college. It takes time to work your way up. With her new promotion, Jill is now at the top of the tree as CEO. Man, I can't wait till I'm at the top of the tree around here. All I do now is make copies and get coffee for people!
See also: of, top, tree
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at the top of the tree

BRITISH
COMMON If someone is at the top of the tree, they are in the highest position in an organization or in their profession. She has been at the top of the acting tree for 35 years. Note: You can also say that someone is top of the tree. As a cricketer he is top of the tree and we will see that when the time comes if he is picked for India.
See also: of, top, tree
Collins COBUILD Idioms Dictionary, 3rd ed. © HarperCollins Publishers 2012
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