top dog

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top dog (plural top dogs)

(idiomatic) The boss, the leader (of the pack).
Synonyms: see Thesaurus: important person

Antonym: bottom dog
(idiomatic) In a competition, the one expected to win.
Synonyms: good bet, favorite, favourite, sure bet, safe bet, top cat

Antonym: underdog

Translations[edit]

leader (idiom)

German: Leitwolf (de) m, Platzhirsch m, Rudelführer m
Swedish: högsta hönset n

favourite (idiom)

German: bestes Pferd im Stall n

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