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Perfect Stranger Posted 11 years ago
Vocabulary

Idiomatic or not? "on top of"

Dear All,
I'd like to ask if on top of things is an idiomatic expression or not. I believe it is, but perhaps it's not. What's more, I'd like to ask if the following application of this expression is correct or not.

A: Do you know if there are any theatrical plays in the town?
B: I'm not sure. Ask Kathy, she's always on top of these things.

Thank you
  

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Yes, your example is a perfect use of what I would call an idiomatic expression, meaning "in-the-know", "knowledgeable", "up-to-date".

— Philip

  • Yes, your example is a perfect use of what I would call an idiomatic expression, meaning "in-the-know", "knowledgeable", "up-to-date".
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Yes, your example is a perfect use of what I would call an idiomatic expression, meaning "in-the-know", "knowledgeable", "up-to-date".
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