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5 top idioms, with pictures

Look at the picture, read the meaning, and listen to the example.

A big slice of chocolate cake on a white plate. One shiny red cherry with a stem sits on the cream on top, and a smiling woman holds a fork next to it.

What does “Cherry on top” mean?

“Cherry on top” means a nice extra at the very end.

Example: A free gift was the cherry on top of the deal.

Emoji clue: cherry, on, top arrow

A man in a party room wears a huge sparkly gold hat, giant sunglasses and ten shiny necklaces. Balloons and streamers fill the room, and his friends stare at him with wide eyes.

What does “Over the top” mean?

“Over the top” means too much, more than is needed.

Example: The party was fun, but the music was over the top.

Emoji clue: up arrow, top arrow

A big brown dog sits proudly on the highest step of a winner's stand and wears a gold medal. Two smaller dogs sit on the lower steps and look up at it.

What does “Top dog” mean?

“Top dog” means the boss, or the best one.

Example: My sister is the top dog at her company.

Emoji clue: top arrow, dog

A woman in a gray suit and dark sunglasses holds a thick folder closed with a big padlock. She looks over her shoulder and holds one finger to her lips.

What does “Top secret” mean?

“Top secret” means very secret. No one may know.

Example: The files are top secret, so nobody can see them.

Emoji clue: top arrow, shushing face

A happy hiker with a red backpack stands on a snowy mountain peak with both arms in the air. A blue sky and small white clouds are far below him.

What does “On top of the world” mean?

“On top of the world” means feeling very happy and proud.

Example: He was on top of the world after he got the job.

Emoji clue: on, top arrow, globe

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100 common English idioms and their meanings

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