at the top of the tree

Meaning

1. in the highest position or rank in a profession or career

In the movies · 7

• At the top of the tree?Bird Box2018
• I climbed up to the top of that tree.Escape Room2019
• And you'd always let me, um, put the fairy on top of the tree.All of Us Strangers2023
• That the sun's first light crept over the top of the trees...The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring2001
• Let's put her on top of the Christmas tree.Lord of War2005
• Hedge junction, 4:00, bushy top tree.if....1968

Learn it in full scenes

• All of Us Strangers2023
  • Harry Knocks on Adam's Door
  • Adam Visits His Parents' Old House
  • Harry Comes Round to Drink

From the same entry

• at the top of your voice
• come out on top
• from top to bottom
• from top to toe
• get on top of
• get on top of
• off the top of your head
• on top
• on top of
• on top of the world
• over the top
• take from the top