to top it (all) off

idiom

—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 almost no gas left in the tank.

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And to top it off, cornerback Stephens wiped out a seeming fourth-and-goal stop with defensive holding. —

Baltimore Sun Staff, Baltimore Sun, 8 Nov. 2024 And then to top it all off with another sweet moment of friendship between Brad and Sam? —

Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 3 Nov. 2024 It is made with Belvedere vodka, Noilly Prat dry vermouth and olive brine, with a Osetra Malossol caviar bump to top it off. —

Aly Walansky, Forbes, 27 Sep. 2024 Cubed potatoes, decadent cheesy sauce, and caramelized Ritz crackers to top it off. get the recipe Million Dollar Baked Beans Savory, sweet, and smoky elements blend together to take traditional baked beans to flavorful new heights – in under an hour. —

Krissy Tiglias, Southern Living, 4 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for to top it (all) off

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