Come out on top

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verb

To be the most successful in a competition or challenge.

Despite the difficulties, our team managed to come out on top in the contest.
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Often appears as...

  • come out on top in a competition
  • come out on top in a situation

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Competition Context

Use it to describe winning, especially when many are trying hard to succeed.

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In the end, she came out on top after all the rounds of interviews.
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Figurative Use

It's often used figuratively to mean overcoming obstacles, not just literal competitions.

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Even after the setbacks, he came out on top with his innovative idea.
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Positive Outcome

Implies a successful outcome after a series of events or processes.

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Despite the market crash, the savvy investor came out on top.
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