[General] I am on top

[suniljain]

The boss was asking about some work. Can I reply like below:-

Don't worry sir, I am on top of it.

I am on toe to complete this task.

Are both sentences correct? Do these sentences convey the same meaning?

 

[jutfrank]

The first reply is right but the second is wrong.

The semi-fixed expression is: (be) on top of (something)

The slot I've represented with 'something' is invariably (but not always) filled with either it or things.

 

[suniljain]

The semi-fixed expression is: (be) on top of (something).

What does it mean? Thanks

 

[Skrej]

Have you tried a dictionary, or even an internet search?

When I googled your exact phrase, I found multiple dictionary links. Try it, and post back if you still have questions.

 

[jutfrank]

What does it mean?

I don't understand—you know what it means, as you wrote the sentence.

Or do you mean that you didn't understand my answer?

 

[Charlie Bernstein]

The boss was asking about some work. Can I reply with either of the answers below?:

Don't worry, sir, I am on top of it. Yes, if you add a comma.

I am on top to complete this task. No.

Are both sentences correct? No.

Do these sentences convey the same meaning?

No.

The second sentence doesn't mean anything.

 

[jutfrank]

The word Sir should be capitalised, too.

 

[GoesStation]

The word Sir should be capitalised, too.

I don't agree.

It's standing in for a name, so it's a proper noun which should be capitalized.

 

[jutfrank]

I don't agree.

Please expand.

 

[jutfrank]

I do not agree.

Funny. But seriously, I'm interested. I think you may be able to convince me.

 

[jutfrank]

I remain unconvinced, then.

I generally advise using a capital when the word is used as a form of address.

 

[GoesStation]

Does that mean you would use initial capitals for you, he, she, they, young man, and other expressions which stand in for a name?

No, because they're pronouns. Their grammatical function is to stand in for a noun. Sir, Ma'am, Professor, Doctor etc. are titles which are being used like names.

 

[jutfrank]

Does that mean you would use initial capitals for you, he, she, they, young man, and other expressions which stand in for a name?

Obviously, that's not at all what I mean by 'form of address'. See post #16.

Several dictionaries seem to like the lower case

Evidently so.

As I've said, I don't prescribe such usage.

 

[Charlie Bernstein]

The word Sir should be capitalised, too.

I might not fight it, but I wouldn't do it.

I wouldn't capitalize buddy or pal or sport or champ or slick or chief or dude or honey or sweetie or sugar or miss or ma'am, either.