to top it (all) off
idiom
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—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 all off, ANDAM has announced its 2025 competition, with a staggering 700,000 euros in prizes and global mentorship up for grabs.
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Essence, 24 Jan. 2025
And to top it all off, locals and visitors can score great deals at hundreds of restaurants across all five boroughs with 2-course lunches and 3-course dinners available for $30, $45, and $60.
—Alison Fox, Travel + Leisure, 31 Dec. 2024
And to top it off, the meal itself is an experience: The dish is served in a half scallop shell, flambé style.
—Katie Moore, Kansas City Star, 2 Jan. 2025
Also save 30% off their linen sheet sets—and to top it all off, the adjustable white noise machine, perfect for restless sleepers, babies, and even pets, is listed at $77, down from $110.
—Paris Wilson, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Dec. 2024
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Essence, 24 Jan. 2025
And to top it all off, locals and visitors can score great deals at hundreds of restaurants across all five boroughs with 2-course lunches and 3-course dinners available for $30, $45, and $60.
—Alison Fox, Travel + Leisure, 31 Dec. 2024
And to top it off, the meal itself is an experience: The dish is served in a half scallop shell, flambé style.
—Katie Moore, Kansas City Star, 2 Jan. 2025
Also save 30% off their linen sheet sets—and to top it all off, the adjustable white noise machine, perfect for restless sleepers, babies, and even pets, is listed at $77, down from $110.
—Paris Wilson, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Dec. 2024
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“To top it (all) off.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/to%20top%20it%20%28all%29%20off. Accessed 10 Feb. 2025.
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