on top of this vs On top of it

Both 'on top of this' and 'on top of it' are correct phrases, but they are used in different contexts. 'On top of this' is used to introduce an additional point or issue, while 'on top of it' is used to emphasize something that has already been mentioned.

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This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to introduce an additional point or issue.

"on top of this"

Use 'on top of this' to introduce an additional point or issue, often in a list of things being discussed.

Examples:

We have a lot of work to do today, and on top of this, we have a meeting in the afternoon.
I need to finish this report, and on top of this, I have to prepare for tomorrow's presentation.

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Okay, well, his seat is basically right on top of this panel, so he had to have seen something.
You wrote Mexican Overture sitting on top of this trunk. Remember?
And on top of this... her understanding comments:
Look, the Chief is on top of this.
I want to stay on top of this personally, Mikhail.
I just want to keep on top of this guy...
They built the church on top of this.
And l got up on top of this kiosk.
Stay on top of this serial killer case.
The lunatic on top of this craft is holding a Hadron Enforcer.
If you're on top of this kid any more, you'd be a circus act.
I want to stay on top of this personally.
They've gathered on top of this ridge ahead of us, heavily armed...
I thought you were on top of this thing.
'Cause you're not doing a very good job of staying on top of this one.
Stay on top of this. I'll speak to you soon.
I want a star on top of this, not somebody's eyeball.
Yeah. Figure the best thing I could do for him is just stay on top of this.
All right. I will stay on top of this personally.
Then put your hand on top of this and see.

Alternatives:

in addition to this
furthermore
moreover
besides this
additionally

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to emphasize something that has already been mentioned.

"On top of it"

Use 'on top of it' to emphasize something that has already been mentioned, often to express frustration or stress.

Examples:

I have a lot of work to do, and on top of it, my computer crashed.
She's already late, and on top of it, she forgot her phone at home.

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On top of it, he's a dirty rat.
On top of it, he's too dark.
On top of it, you've managed to attain the thing you wanted more than anything...
On top of it, our legs were in foot blocks, big wooden blocks they made.
On top of it, you know, you should cut off his...
On top of it, you know, you should cut off his...
And you're standing right on top of it.
There's a sidewalk built directly on top of it.
Black board of directors on top of it.
According to this, we should be right on top of it.
I want to stay on top of it.
Philosophy, Geology, Psychology...? on top of it, you are beautiful.
You need to be on top of it but not too aggressive.
Chief Carver... being so on top of it.
Her ladyship's on top of it.
Imagine having another one on top of it.
Look at you all on top of it.
So your arm only hurts after you lie on top of it all night.
Looks like we're right on top of it.
And a deficit breakdown on top of it.

Alternatives:

in addition to that
furthermore
moreover
besides that
additionally

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