top of your game

Meaning

1. 1phraseidiominformal

   Performing at your best; at the highest level of skill or success in what you do.

   Grammar: Used after 'at' or 'on': 'She is at the top of her game.' The possessive pronoun changes to match the person.

   Patterns

   • at the top of your game
   • on top of your game
   • be at the top of your game

   After winning three championships, the tennis player was clearly at the top of her game.

   He's been at the top of his game since he changed his training routine.

   You need to be on top of your game to pass that exam.

Common combinations

at the top of your game

The singer was at the top of her game during the world tour.

on top of your game

He's really on top of his game this season.

stay at the top of your game

Athletes train hard to stay at the top of their game.

back at the top of your game

After the injury, she's finally back at the top of her game.

Synonyms and how they differ

at your peak

Similar meaning, but 'at your peak' is more neutral and can describe a single highest point, while 'top of your game' suggests ongoing excellence.

in top form

Common in British English for sports and performance; it is slightly more formal than 'top of your game'.

at your best

A general phrase meaning performing well; it does not necessarily imply the very highest level that 'top of your game' does.

Opposites

Commonly confused: top of your game or on top of things?

Practice

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