Top-dog
noun
1.
a person, group, or nation that has acquired a position of highest authority.
2.
the winner of a competition or rivalry; champion:
He was determined to be top dog at the swimming meet.
3.
Animal Behavior. the alpha male or alpha female in a dominance hierarchy.
noun
1.
(informal) the leader or chief of a group
top banana
see: top banana
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