come out on top
To finish something in a positive or advantageous position; to win. She's been training for months because she's determined to come out on top in the race this year.
come out on top
Fig. to end up being the winner. I knew that if I kept trying, I would come out on top. Harry came out on top as I knew he would.
come out on ˈtop (of something)
become, etc. more successful than others: It was a hard match but Sampras came out on top in the end.Our new model has come out on top in export markets this year.come out on top
in. to end up to the better; to win. Tim always has to come out on top—a classic poor loser.