Wedding love padlocks on the Luzhkov bridge in Moscow. Photo: Oleg Mikhailov/ 成人快手 Russian Service
Today's Phrase
If you are at the top of the heap, you are in a higher position than everyone else, usually in terms of wealth, power or ability.
Examples:
Minchee is now the CEO at an accountancy firm. I always knew she would get to the top of the heap.
When it comes to photographers, Barbara is at the top of the heap. She's won so many awards.
Similar phrase
If something or someone is on the scrap heap, it means it is no longer wanted or needed.
Example:
Marco was the first choice goalkeeper at his football club for many years. But when he got old, the manager bought a younger player and Marco ended up on the scrap heap.
Interesting fact
It is a traditional custom for sweethearts and newlyweds in Moscow to attach a padlock to the railings of Luzhkov Bridge and throw away the key.
