In the first/top flight
adjective
Being in the highest or most prestigious division in a league, especially in football.
The team managed to stay in the top flight, despite a string of losses.
Often appears as...
- stay in the top flight
- promoted to the top flight
Usage tips
Colloquial
adjective
Being among the best or most successful individuals or elements in a certain field or area.
She has been in the first flight of scientists working on the project.
Often appears as...
- in the first flight of musicians
- in the first flight of students
adjective
Being in the highest or most prestigious division in a league, especially in football.
The team managed to stay in the top flight, despite a string of losses.
Often appears as...
- stay in the top flight
- promoted to the top flight
Usage tips
Colloquial
adjective
Being among the best or most successful individuals or elements in a certain field or area.
She has been in the first flight of scientists working on the project.
Often appears as...
- in the first flight of musicians
- in the first flight of students
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Sports Specific
Primarily used in a sports context, referring to leagues, especially in football (soccer).
After the match, they celebrated their team's place in the top flight.
Pro Tip 2/3Prestige Implication
Implies a level of achievement and recognition within the sports community.
The manager's goal is to take the club into the top flight.
Pro Tip 3/3Potential Confusion
Don't confuse 'top flight' with 'first class', which often refers to high-quality services.
He aspired to compete in the top flight, not just fly first class.
Pro Tip 1/3Sports Specific
Primarily used in a sports context, referring to leagues, especially in football (soccer).
After the match, they celebrated their team's place in the top flight.
Pro Tip 2/3Prestige Implication
Implies a level of achievement and recognition within the sports community.
The manager's goal is to take the club into the top flight.
Pro Tip 3/3Potential Confusion
Don't confuse 'top flight' with 'first class', which often refers to high-quality services.
He aspired to compete in the top flight, not just fly first class.
Pro Tip 1/3Sports Specific
Primarily used in a sports context, referring to leagues, especially in football (soccer).
After the match, they celebrated their team's place in the top flight.
Pro Tip 2/3Prestige Implication
Implies a level of achievement and recognition within the sports community.
The manager's goal is to take the club into the top flight.
Pro Tip 3/3Potential Confusion
Don't confuse 'top flight' with 'first class', which often refers to high-quality services.
He aspired to compete in the top flight, not just fly first class.
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