top of the line

English

Alternative forms

• top-of-the-line

Pronunciation

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Adjective

top of the line (not comparable)

1. (idiomatic) The best, or of the highest quality, especially among a range of products.
   • 2009 May 4, Michael Chapman; Matthew Chapman, “Hremail #7”, in Homestar Runner‎^[1], spoken by Strong Bad (Matthew Chapman):

     Ohh, you can't fool me. This thing's top of the line! It's got two contrast knobs!

   When you buy a top-of-the-line refrigerator, you expect it to work for many years.

Antonyms

• bottom of the line