Bean, in both of those examples you provided, it actually has different meanings. When you used it in the sentence "On top of it, I lied to get in, so basically I'm a shallow loser." It means besides doing whatever else they did, they a also lied. They did something and "on top of that" they also lied. I hope I am being clear with my explanation. The second example, "I'm just making sure you were on top of it. I'm on top of it." With this usage someone is saying they want to make sure you are taking care of something or you are doing something that needs done. For example. John: "Hurry up and clean the house! Your mom will be home any minute!" Jimmy: "I'm on top of it!" I hope this was helpful.
Related to on top of: on top of the world
1. In complete control or with complete awareness of someone or something, often due to being diligent, fully informed, and/or up-to-date. A: "How is the new project going?" B: "Right on track! Jen was on top of it while you were on vacation." I don't know how you keep on top of all the different student issues that are brought to your attention. How Janet manages to stay on top of all eight of those kids is really beyond me. 2. In addition to something. On top of losing my favorite present, the pool where I was having my party had to close down for the day. Worst birthday ever! 3. In very close proximity to someone or something. I thought I had a great spot right up front for the concert, but I had so many people right on top of me that I ended up not enjoying it at all. Zoning laws usually prohibit new developments from being built right on top of existing ones. Additionally; furthermore. Your performance has really been slipping over the past few months, and you're no longer meeting our expectations. On top of that, your appearance and attire in the office has been very unprofessional recently. See also: of, on, that, top Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. © 2015 Farlex, Inc, all rights reserved. 1. Fig. up-to-date on something; knowing about the current state of something. Ask Mary. She's on top of this issue. This issue is constantly changing. She has to pay attention to it to stay on top of things. 2. Fig. in addition to something. Jane told Bill he was dull. On top of that, she said he was unfriendly. On top of being dull, he's unfriendly. 3. Fig. victorious over something; famous or notorious for something. It was a close game, but the home team came out on top. Bill is on top in his field. McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs. © 2002 by The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. 1. In control of, fully informed about, as in The weeds were terrible, but the new gardener was soon on top of them, or Our senator always manages to be on top of the issues. 2. In addition to, following closely on, as in Several other benefits are being offered on top of a better salary, or On top of the flu Jane caught her sister's measles. [c. 1600] 3. Also, on top of one another. Very close to, crowded, as in I didn't see her until she was right on top of us, or In these condominiums people are living right on top of one another. [Mid-1900s] The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer. Copyright © 2003, 1997 by The Christine Ammer 1992 Trust. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved. 2. Fully informed about: a senator who is always on top of the issues. 3. In addition to; besides: On top of this, several other benefits are being offered. 4. Following closely on; coming immediately after: Hail came on top of a violent thunderstorm. American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. Copyright © 2016 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved. Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. Link to this page:
Additionally; furthermore. Your performance has really been slipping over the past few months, and you're no longer meeting our expectations. On top of that, your appearance and attire in the office has been very unprofessional recently. See also: of, on, that, top Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. © 2015 Farlex, Inc, all rights reserved. 1. Fig. up-to-date on something; knowing about the current state of something. Ask Mary. She's on top of this issue. This issue is constantly changing. She has to pay attention to it to stay on top of things. 2. Fig. in addition to something. Jane told Bill he was dull. On top of that, she said he was unfriendly. On top of being dull, he's unfriendly. 3. Fig. victorious over something; famous or notorious for something. It was a close game, but the home team came out on top. Bill is on top in his field. McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs. © 2002 by The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. 1. In control of, fully informed about, as in The weeds were terrible, but the new gardener was soon on top of them, or Our senator always manages to be on top of the issues. 2. In addition to, following closely on, as in Several other benefits are being offered on top of a better salary, or On top of the flu Jane caught her sister's measles. [c. 1600] 3. Also, on top of one another. Very close to, crowded, as in I didn't see her until she was right on top of us, or In these condominiums people are living right on top of one another. [Mid-1900s] The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer. Copyright © 2003, 1997 by The Christine Ammer 1992 Trust. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved. 2. Fully informed about: a senator who is always on top of the issues. 3. In addition to; besides: On top of this, several other benefits are being offered. 4. Following closely on; coming immediately after: Hail came on top of a violent thunderstorm. American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. Copyright © 2016 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved. Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. Link to this page: Hey everyone, I need help understanding the exact meaning of the above phrase, I now similar expressions like "to be on top of one's game" or to be on top of things" but am having trouble with this one. To give context, it's from the chorus of the song "Crazy bitch" by BuckCherry, exact context is "You're a crazy bitch, but you fuck so good, I'm on top of it" Thanks Page 2
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