top half
noun[Cusually singular]
sportsUKspecializeduk/ˈtɒp ˌhɑːf/us/ˈtɑːp ˌhæf/thetophalfof aleaguetable(= alistshowingthepositionofteamswhoplayagainst each other):
Villa couldmoveintothetophalfif theywinagainst Arsenaltonight.
Winning, losing & scoring in sport
- aet
- against the run of playidiom
- bag
- blowsomeoneaway
- clean
- close-run
- co-holder
- concede
- equalizer
- golden goal
- pull
- pull back
- reelsomethingoff
- relegation zone
- run away withsomeone
- score
- scoreboard
- scorecard
- straight
- walk itidiom