top of the tree

noun phrase

British, informal
: the most powerful or most successful position in a profession, organization, etc.

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During this season, sap rises to the top of the tree. — Lee Wallender, The Spruce, 10 Jan. 2026 Frost then climbed to the top of the tree, which was about 40 feet off the ground, police said. — Sam Gillette, PEOPLE, 12 June 2026 At one point, near the top of the tree line, a ferocious gust of wind blew in, and a tree trunk crashed just a few feet in front of me. — Madison Dapcevich, Outside, 24 Dec. 2025 The net should be secured tightly around the trunk so squirrels can’t access the top of the tree through loose areas. — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 28 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for top of the tree

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“Top of the tree.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/top%20of%20the%20tree. Accessed 9 Jul. 2026.

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