top banana

• Expression d'argot informelle désignant la personne la plus importante dans un groupe, une organisation ou une activité ; le chef, le patron ou le leader.

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.

   le grand patron

   • 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.

   tête d'affiche

   • 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.