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Top Dog — Origen Brooklyn, New York Años en activo 1995 Presente Sello discográfico Duck Down Records Género … Wikipedia Español
top dog — UK US noun [C] INFORMAL ► the most important person or organization in a particular situation: »His position as top dog was now under threat. »The company is top dog in the food retail market … Financial and business terms
top dog — top dogs N COUNT If a person or organization is top dog, they are the most successful or powerful one in a particular group. [INFORMAL] Reynolds has never concealed his ambition to be the top dog … English dictionary
top dog — top dog, adj. 1. a person, group, or nation that has acquired a position of highest authority. 2. the winner of a competition or rivalry; champion: He was determined to be top dog at the swimming meet. 3. Animal Behav. the alpha male or alpha… … Universalium
top dog — n the person who has the most power in a group, especially after a struggle ▪ He always wanted to be the one in control, the top dog … Dictionary of contemporary English
top dog — The most important or influential person is the top dog … The small dictionary of idiomes
top\ dog — • top banana • top dog noun slang informal the head of any business or organization; the most influential or most prestigious person in an establishment. Who s the top banana in this outfit? See: main squeeze … Словарь американских идиом
top dog — noun count INFORMAL the best, most important, or most powerful person, often the winner in a competition … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
top dog — top′ dog′ n. 1) one that has acquired a position of highest authority 2) the winner of a competition or rivalry 3) anb Animal Behav. the alpha male or alpha female in a dominance hierarchy • Etymology: 1885–1900 … From formal English to slang
top dog — ► NOUN informal ▪ a person who is successful or dominant in their field … English terms dictionary
top dog — n. Slang the person, company, etc. in a dominant or leading position, esp. in a competitive situation … English World dictionary
