top dog

English

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Noun

top dog (plural top dogs)

1. (idiomatic) The boss, the leader (of the pack).

   Synonyms: see Thesaurus: important person

   Antonym: bottom dog

2. (idiomatic) In a competition, the one expected to win.

   Synonyms: good bet, favorite, favourite, sure bet, safe bet, top cat

   Antonym: underdog

Translations

leader (idiom)

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

favourite (idiom)

• German: bestes Pferd im Stall n