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Sft M Posted 11 years ago
Grammar

on top/at the top

When should I use "on top" and when to use "at the top"?

Ex- We are at the top of the world.

or

We are on top of the world?
  

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"On top of the world" is an idiomatic expression meaning "feeling very happy/wonderful."

If that's your intended meaning, then you should use the exact wording.
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Thanks. I didn't know that.

But what about this?--

Real Madrid is on top of the spanish league.

or

Real Madrid is at the top of the spanish league?
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In that case, I would use "at the top."

The word "Spanish" should be capitalized.
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"On top" (at least in AmE) can also mean in control:

A: We have a staffing problem.
B: I'm on top of it.
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