| Idiom | Top Banana |
|---|---|
| Example | Since the early days of vaudeville, Uncle Henny has been a top banana. |
| Meaning | the leading comedian in a variety show; a boss |
| Origin | Some word experts think this phrase may have started with an old comedy routine involving the sharing of bananas, but nobody is really sure. Today people call the chief comic in a musical comedy or television show the "top banana." Some people may also use the term humorously to refer to the boss in any group. |
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