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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