English Idiom · Intermediate
top brass
A group of people who are the leaders or heads of an organization
Pronunciation: say top brass
Meaning
A group of people who are the leaders or heads of an organization.
Example
The top brass of the army are up to various types of mischief and they do not want the public or even Members of Parliament to know about them.
The top brass of the army are up to various types of mischief and they do not want the public or even Members of Parliament to know about them.
Practice tips
- Practice top brass out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English idiom is for intermediate-level learners.