top it off

top it off
To emphasize or underscore; to make something even better or worse.

The boss fired Fred and, to top it all off, he asked security to escort him to the door.


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  • top something off (with something) — ˌtop sthˈoff (with sth) derived to complete sth successfully by doing or adding one final thing • The outfit was topped off with a large black hat. Main entry: ↑topderived …   Useful english dictionary

  • top something off — 1) often be topped off finish something in a memorable or notable way the festivities were topped off with the awarding of prizes 2) informal fill up a nearly full tank with fuel …   Useful english dictionary

  • top something off — 1》 finish something in a memorable way. 2》 US informal fill up a partly full tank with fuel. → top …   English new terms dictionary

  • top it off — finish it, add the last piece or statement    He topped it off by saying we would get a big bonus this year …   English idioms

  • ˌtop sth ˈoff — phrasal verb to finish something with a final activity or detail …   Dictionary for writing and speaking English

  • to top it off — to complete it, to finish it    To top it off, they presented us with Olympic pins …   English idioms

  • Off-road racing — is a format of racing where various classes of specially modified vehicles (including cars, trucks, motorcycles, and buggies) compete in races through off road environments. Contents 1 North America 2 New Zealand 3 Europe 4 …   Wikipedia

  • top off (something) — 1. to make something complete and satisfying. An incredible cherry pie topped off the meal. 2. to add enough liquid to make a container full. Rhodes refilled his glass and topped off Carey s. We have enough gas to get there, but we ought to top… …   New idioms dictionary

  • to top it off — to top it (all) off (US) (or chiefly Brit to top it all) used to indicate a final thing that happened that was even better, worse, etc., than what happened before The car was filthy when she returned it to me, and to top it (all) off, there was… …   Useful english dictionary

  • top — 1 noun (C) 1 THE HIGHEST PART the highest part of something: the top of: Place the mixture in the top of the oven. | The top of the mountain is covered with snow. | I filled the glass right to the top. | She could only just see over the tops of… …   Longman dictionary of contemporary English

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