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To cap/top it all

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Negative ClimaxPlay
Use 'to cap/top it all' when the final event makes a bad situation worse. SlideThe day was awful, and to cap it all, I missed the last train home.
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Conversational TonePlay
This phrase is informal, suitable for conversations rather than formal writing. SlideI lost my keys and to top it all, my phone's battery died.
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Unexpected TwistPlay
It emphasizes an unexpected event that completes a bad experience. SlideAfter a week of problems, and to cap it all, I now have to move out.
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