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Top dog

British pronunciation/tˈɒp dˈɒɡ/
American pronunciation/tˈɑːp dˈɑːɡ/
Top dog
[NOUN]
1

the person, group, or organization with the most power, authority, success, or importance within a certain group or field

synonyms : chief
head
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top dog definition and meaning

What is the origin of the idiom "top dog" and when to use it?

The idiom "top dog" comes from the world of dog fighting, where the top dog was the most successful or dominant fighter. It is typically used to describe a person or organization that is dominant or successful in their field.

Examples
1Top Dog is my dad.
2You want more Top Dog?
3Team Bear is "America's Top Dog."
4This will determine tonight's "Top Dog."
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