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Kouroshh Posted 10 years ago
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What does ''topping the bill'' mean in the sentence below

Literary discussions can get so dry, can't they? Finish the Commissioner, take him where he needs to be and please, do be careful. After all, he is topping the bill. It really is a shame you'll miss your father's debut, Ms. Gordon.
  

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It can mean that he is the main attraction, the biggest star. ( Bill is short for playbill , which is an advertisement for a movie or play. )

  • It can mean that he is the main attraction, the biggest star.
  • ( Bill is short for playbill , which is an advertisement for a movie or play.
  • )
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It can mean that he is the main attraction, the biggest star. (Bill is short for playbill, which is an advertisement for a movie or play. the stars in the show names are at the top in big letters, and the most important is the first one listed.)

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