top banana

• تعبير عامّي غير رسمي يُطلق على الشخص الأهم أو الأكثر نفوذًا في مجموعة أو منظمة أو نشاط ما؛ الزعيم أو الرئيس.

An informal slang term for the most important person in a group, organization, or activity; the leader or boss.

1. Leader or BossC1slangamerican

   The most important person in a group, organization, or activity.

   الرئيس

   • He's the top banana in the company, so everyone listens to him.
   • After the manager left, she became the top banana of the department.
   • The top banana made the final decision on the project.

2. Main PerformerC1slangamerican

   The leading comedian or star performer in a show, especially in vaudeville or burlesque.

   الممثل الرئيسي

   • The top banana got the biggest laughs from the audience.
   • In the old days, the top banana would close the show.
   • He worked his way up from a supporting role to become the top banana.