on top rungs vs top of the pyramid

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'On top rungs' is typically used in the context of a ladder or hierarchy, indicating being at the highest level or position. 'Top of the pyramid' is used to describe the highest level or position in a hierarchy or structure, often symbolizing power or authority.

Last updated: April 01, 2024

on top rungs

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to indicate being at the highest level or position, especially in a ladder or hierarchy context.

This phrase is used to describe someone or something being at the highest level or position, often in a ladder or hierarchy context. It signifies a superior or leading position.

Examples:

He quickly climbed the ladder and found himself on the top rungs of the company.
She worked hard to reach the top rungs of the political hierarchy.
The most talented employees are usually on the top rungs of the organization.

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She feels a constant need to re-establish herself on the top rung.
Listen, monkey-boy... I'm on the top rung of the evolutionary ladder.
And the other half got taken by Madoff, so nobody wants to go near a hedge fund unless they know for sure they're on the top rung.
The plutocracy may be a meritocracy, but increasingly you have to be born on the top rung of the ladder to even take part in that race.
We cracked the top rung, baby.
We cracked the top rung, baby.
But this top rung is missing.
The top rung of the ladder has spoken.
Feel the top rung of the ladder with your right foot.
First, the entire top rung of competitors drops out sick.
This one, however, has sighted the top rung of the sports car ladder, and it is climbing fast.
No! I can come down whenever I want to. I just have to... dangle my body out over the edge and then reach blindly for that top rung of the ladder you're not supposed to use.
WASHINGTON, DC - Let's say that you would like to become one of the richest people on the planet, someone with enormous wealth and access to the top rung of political power.
"Yes, Top Gear have rung saying, can they borrow my most prized possessions?"
Phanom Rung - Phimai is considered to be the most famous and easily accessible Khmer temple in northeastern Thailand but Prasat Hin Khao Phanom Rung located in Buriram are both better preserved and also located on top of an extinct volcano in an incredible environment.
Lay the Front pieces on top "face" Down (our marking on top) on top of the larger body piece.
You're greedy on top of it.
Officer down on top of the Transcorp building.
On top of pillars or columns.
Clear solution with white microsphere layer on top.

Alternatives:

at the top of the ladder
at the highest level
in a leading position
at the pinnacle
at the summit

top of the pyramid

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to describe the highest level or position in a hierarchy or structure, often symbolizing power or authority.

This phrase is used to refer to the highest level or position in a hierarchy or structure, often symbolizing power, authority, or importance. It conveys being at the pinnacle or apex of a system.