room at the top


room at the top

A chance or opportunity to be a part of the highest class or level of something. There appears to be room at the top for the giant tech company, as the current CEO announced his immediate resignation.See also: room, top

room at the top

opportunity to join an elite or the top ranks of a profession. The expression is attributed to the American politician Daniel Webster ( 1782–1852 ), who was cautioned against attempting to enter the overcrowded legal profession and is said to have replied: ‘There is always room at the top’.See also: room, top