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BE / KEEP ON TOP OF

18 / 06 / 2012

BE / KEEP ON TOP OF: meaning and examples

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If you look up the word TOP in your dictionary, you'll find many meanings and expressions. This week we're going to look at four different expressions with the word TOP.

Today's expression is: TO BE or TO KEEP ON TOP OF someone / something

It means: to be in control or to keep control of someone / something

Example 1:
Kevin is on top of his staff. He always knows when everybody arrives at work, what they're doing and who is absent.

Example 2:
I couldn't keep on top of financial matters, so I hired an accountant.

Example 3:
Julie is really on top of things, both at home and at work. She's one of the most efficient people I've ever met!

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