the most important or powerful person
самый важный или влиятельный человек (samyy vazhnyy ili vliyatel'nyy chelovek)
"He’s the top dog in the company."
"Он самый важный в компании." (on **top dog** v kompanii)
to announce something shocking or unexpected
to keep working or performing despite pain or hardship
to start doing new and independent things
very close to death
performing very well; full of energy and success
to support or help someone when they need it