Top (one)self In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "top (one)self", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Yourpig Huyen calendar 2021-06-26 08:06

Meaning of Top (one)self

Synonyms:

take someone's life

Top (one)self British phrasal verb informal slang

Use to perform the act of killing yourself deliberately, commit a suicide. 

Everyone was shocked that he topped himself yesterday.

Due to the financial burden and the hectic schedule, she topped herself.

After breaking up, that guy topped himself in his room.

Used when you to take too much of something at one time, so that it is dangerous.

Cô ấy dùng thuốc quá liều.

These guys have topped themselves with alcohol.

To outperform everyone's previous success or effort or do something better than another people experienced.
 

Speaking frankly, you've really topped yourself with the competition.

Mary topped herself with these chocolate cakes.

Other phrases about:

draw (one's) last breath

To die or pass away

hop the twig

1. To pass away

2. To depart suddenly

someone's sun has set

1. One's success has gone down or ended.

2. One has passed away.

Grammar and Usage of Top (one)self

The verb "top" should be conjugated according to its tense.

More examples:

She will top herself if no one believes in her. Therefore, don’t make any pressure on her.

Origin of Top (one)self

The origin of this expression is not clear.

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