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on top of something 
1. Fig. up-to-date on something; knowing about the current state of something. Ask Mary. She's on top of this issue. This issue is constantly changing. She has to pay attention to it to stay on top of things.
2. Fig. in addition to something. Jane told Bill he was dull. On top of that, she said he was unfriendly. On top of being dull, he's unfriendly.
3. Fig. victorious over something; famous or notorious for something. It was a close game, but the home team came out on top. Bill is on top in his field.
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on top of something
if you are on top of a situation, you are dealing with it successfully We had a lot of work to do, but I think we're on top of it now.
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on top of something
aware of or in control of a situation The stock market has been unpredictable, and you really have to stay on top of your investments. If Sheila's not staying on top of the applications, I think we should hire an assistant.
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Perhaps if the Scarecrow had been a trifle heavier he would have been easier to throw and would have gone a greater distance; but, as it was, instead of going over the fence he landed just on top of it, and one of the sharp pickets caught him in the middle of his back and held him fast prisoner.
One arm was under his head, the other lay on top of the blankets.
But, instead of forming a pyramid by mounting each other's shoulders, the artists were to group themselves on top of the noses.
 
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