come out on top

come out on top

To finish something in a positive or advantageous position; to win. She's been training for months because she's determined to come out on top in the race this year.See also: come, on, out, top

come out on top

Fig. to end up being the winner. I knew that if I kept trying, I would come out on top. Harry came out on top as I knew he would.See also: come, on, out, top

come out on ˈtop (of something)

become, etc. more successful than others: It was a hard match but Sampras came out on top in the end.Our new model has come out on top in export markets this year.See also: come, on, out, top

come out on top

in. to end up to the better; to win. Tim always has to come out on top—a classic poor loser. See also: come, on, out, top