What it means
Means everything’s in perfect nick, working a treat, or looking sharp. You drop it when something’s as good as it’s going to get, from a freshly serviced motor to a tidy haircut. Bit old-school and a touch posh, but still handy when you want to sound upbeat and properly certain, for once, without making a big song and dance about it.
Usage examples
"Had the boiler fixed and the kitchen painted. How’s it all looking? Tip-top, mate, everything’s sorted, no leaks, and even the skirting’s dead straight."
"Got the old bike serviced and it's running tip-top, smooth as the day I bought it."
"Everything's tip-top for the trip, bags packed, tickets printed, even the plants are sorted."
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