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top flight

American  

noun

  1. the highest or most outstanding level, as in achievement or development.

    students in the top flight of their class.
top-flight British  

adjective

  1. of superior or excellent quality; outstanding

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Other Word Forms

  • top-flight adjective
  • top-flighter noun
  • topflight adjective
  • topflighter noun

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So, amid one of the most captivating title fights in the history of Scotland's top flight, what is the state of play for each of the four clubs involved?

From BBC

But this defeat felt like a huge step backwards, and Newcastle are languishing in 12th place in the top flight for a reason.

From BBC

Indeed Ferguson, 84, was a player in his native Scotland when Hearts last won the top flight in 1960.

From BBC

West Ham are currently 18th in the top flight, two points behind 17th-placed Nottingham Forest with 11 games to play.

From BBC

He stands clear with 283 goal involvements in the top flight.

From BBC

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