Question

top banana

Accepted Answer

the most important person in an organization or activity - informal - chiefly North American

The two expressions above originated in US theatrical slang. The top banana was originally the comedian who topped the bill in a show, while the second banana was the supporting comedian. the most important person in an organization or activity - informal - chiefly North American

Word	top banana
Description	the most important person in an organization or activity - informal - chiefly North American The two expressions above originated in US theatrical slang. The top banana was originally the comedian who topped the bill in a show, while the second banana was the supporting comedian. the most important person in an organization or activity - informal - chiefly North American

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