How does Stephen plan to keep the company at the top of the heap?
Usage notes: often used in the form at the top of the heap, as in the example
Opposite of: the bottom of the heap
the top of the heap
A position of total or complete superiority; a place or position above all others one is or was competing with. To think that I started in the company mail room 10 years ago—now I'm at the top of the heap!The team managed to claw their way to the top of the heap, winning the championship against all odds.
top of the heap
Fig. a position superior to everyone else. For some reason, Jerry has to be at the top of the heap.She fought her way to the top of the heap and means to stay there.
top of the heap
n. a position superior to everyone else. For some reason, Jerry has to be at the top of the heap.