top brass

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nounInformal.

Origin of top brass

1
An Americanism dating back to 1935–40

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British Dictionary definitions for top brass

top brass

noun
  1. (functioning as plural) informal the most important or high-ranking officials or leaders, as in politics, industry, etc: See also brass (def. 5)

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top brass

see under brass hat.

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