I'm on top of it

7th May 2024

We use this expression to say that we are in control of something.

Usage

Written:

Yes

Spoken:

Yes

Formal:

Informal:

Yes

Example 1

How are you managing with phoning all those companies?

I'm on top of it now. I should finish in a couple of hours.

Example 2

Have you found an answer to the problem with the computers in the office?

Yes, I'm on top of it now. There was just a problem with one of the passwords.