run like a top
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run like a top
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Derived from comparison to the smooth, balanced manner of the operation of a spinning top.
verb runs like a top · running like a top · ran like a top · run like a top
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To operate flawlessly and smoothly.
I've just tuned my car, and now it's running like a top.
Opposite: like shit
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urldate = {2026-11-06}
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