Meaning of the word "on top of" in English
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on top of
US /"ɑːn tɑːp ʌv"/
UK /"ɑːn tɑːp ʌv"/

Phrase
1.
in addition to; besides
Example:
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On top of all that, he had to work overtime.
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She has a full-time job on top of raising three children.
2.
fully in control of (a situation)
Example:
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She's always on top of her deadlines.
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He needs to get on top of his finances.
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