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Joseph Ho Posted 20 years ago
Grammar

"on top of" and "on the top of"

Hi,all. Is there any difference in the meaning between "on top of something" and "on the top of something"???

I know when you say "in the front of the bus," it refers to the front part inside the bus; and "in front of the bus" refers to the open space outside the bus.

I'm wondering if the same rule applies here???

Thanks.
  

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I feel on top of the world = I am very happy. I have only heard 'on top of' in idiomatic phrases so far. He spilt the wine, and on top of it, he broke my vase.

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  • I feel on top of the world = I am very happy.
  • I have only heard 'on top of' in idiomatic phrases so far.
  • He spilt the wine, and on top of it, he broke my vase.
  • I am on top of the crisis = I can handle it.
  • Jim crossed the finish line first and Clive came on top of him catching the second place.
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I feel on top of the world = I am very happy.
I have only heard 'on top of' in idiomatic phrases so far.
He spilt the wine, and on top of it, he broke my vase.
I am on top of the crisis = I can handle it.
Jim crossed the finish line first and Clive came on top of him catching the second place.
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