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Definition on top of in British English

on top of phrase

phrase
1

covering someone or something

Example

His bike fell on top of him.

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2

in addition to something else

Example

On top of all his financial problems, his wife left him.

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3

in control of what is happening

Example

I try to stay on top of things.

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4

very close to someone or something

Example

The truck was almost on top of me.

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Definition on top of in British English