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top-heavy

Translations

top-heavyadjective
Compound adjective used both literally and figuratively.
trop lourd en hautPour un objet ou une structure dont le poids se trouve surtout dans la partie supérieure.
The vase was top-heavy and fell over when the table shook.
Le vase était trop lourd en haut et s’est renversé quand la table a tremblé.
surencadréAu sens figuré, surtout pour une organisation qui compte trop de cadres ou de responsables par rapport au reste du personnel.
The company became top-heavy with managers and too few workers.
L’entreprise est devenue surencadrée, avec trop de cadres et pas assez d’ouvriers.

Definitions

top-heavyadjective
Having most of the weight, mass, or bulk in the upper part, so that something is likely to tip over or be unstable.
The vase was top-heavy and fell over when the table shook.
Having an excessive amount, concentration, or dominance at the upper level or at the top; especially used figuratively of organizations, teams, or structures.
The company became top-heavy with managers and too few workers.
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