to top it all

idiom

chiefly British
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, there was almost no gas left in the tank.

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During the gig, which took place at Willie Nelson's Luck Ranch in Spicewood, Texas, Simpson wore a leopard-print maxi dress featuring plenty of accessories, as well as a cropped white floral knit cardigan to top it all off. Brenton Blanchet, People.com, 14 Mar. 2025 And to top it all off, Belinda is being mentored by Pornchai, a stud who seems to find her fear of lizards charming. Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 16 Feb. 2025 What a wonderful evening with such an incredible organization, and to top it all off, Emmylou Harris! Toria Sheffield, People.com, 3 Feb. 2025 And to top it all off, ANDAM has announced its 2025 competition, with a staggering 700,000 euros in prizes and global mentorship up for grabs. Essence, 24 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for to top it all

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“To top it all.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/to%20top%20it%20all. Accessed 10 Apr. 2025.

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