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    to be on top of things

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    to be on top of things

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    Habe ich bei einer Unterhaltung gehört, dass jemand "on top of things" sei.
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    Heißt das soviel wie, dass jemand über den Sachen steht? Oder sich dafür nicht interessiert?
    Author7896620 Apr 09, 04:41
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    Habe gerade http://www.tomisimo.org/idioms/en/to-be-on-to... gefunden. Könnt ihr das bestätigen?
    #1Author7896620 Apr 09, 04:44
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    http://www.ldoceonline.com/dictionary/top_1

    on top of something

    b) in complete control of a situation:
    Don't worry; I'm back on top of things now.
    I should be more on top of my work next week.
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    Definition
    #2AuthorRGfan (503991) 20 Apr 09, 10:21
    SuggestionAlles im Griff haben
    Sources
    Ich habe alles im Griff.
    I'm on top of things.
    Comment
    To be on top of things means you have everything under control and you know what you are doing.
    #3AuthorSweetCaroline21 Apr 09, 22:18
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    When using the term as "you are usually on top of things" is this provocating some(mis-)interpretation / double meaning?

    I (German) received very spontaneous feedback from a female UK colleague hinting on delicate double meaning when used in business communication.
    #4AuthorPietro08 May 09, 17:31
     
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