come out on top
come out on top
To finish something in a positive or advantageous position; to win. She's been training for months because she's determined to come out on top in the race this year.
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come out on top
Fig. to end up being the winner. I knew that if I kept trying, I would come out on top. Harry came out on top as I knew he would.
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come out on ˈtop (of something)
become, etc. more successful than others: It was a hard match but Sampras came out on top in the end. ♢ Our new model has come out on top in export markets this year.Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary © Farlex 2017
come out on top
in. to end up to the better; to win. Tim always has to come out on top—a classic poor loser.
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