Get on top of things
Old people who can see their death approaching often wish for just a few more years so that they can achieve what they really wanted to in life. But often it’s too late and they’re left feeling sad about what might have been. Nature is cruel in this respect. Just as we are getting on top of things, we die.
What does "get on top of things" in the context mean?
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That's more of a British expression, I'd say. I think the idea of getting on top stems from fighting, where you want to be on top of your opponent. When you get on top of things, you are in control of them.
- That's more of a British expression, I'd say.
- I think the idea of getting on top stems from fighting, where you want to be on top of your opponent.
- When you get on top of things, you are in control of them.
- By the time you learn the rules, you're too old to play the game.
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That's more of a British expression, I'd say. I think the idea of getting on top stems from fighting, where you want to be on top of your opponent. When you get on top of things, you are in control of them.
By the time you learn the rules, you're too old to play the game.
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