AT THE TOP OF THE HOUR
at the top of the hour: translation
at the top of the hour
Fig. at the exact beginning of an hour. (Alludes to the big hand on a clock pointing to the 12. Often heard on television or the radio. See also
at the bottom of the hour.) •
Every class in my school starts at the top of the hour.
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Our next newscast will be at the top of the hour.