top oneself
The phrase "top oneself" has different meanings based on regional usage, primarily in the UK and US.
Definition
C1UK
(slang, sensitive)To end one's own life.
Example
- He was devastated to hear that his friend had decided to top himself.
B2US
(idiomatic)To surpass one's previous achievements.
Example
- She managed to top herself with an even more impressive performance this year.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "top oneself":
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