estar acima; estar em posição superior; estar em vantagem
1. to be in a higher physical position or location
The bedroom is upper in the house.
O quarto fica na parte superior da casa.
2. to be in a position of advantage or superiority over someone
She has the upper hand in negotiations.
Ela tem vantagem nas negociações.
3. to be emotionally elevated or in good spirits (informal)
He seemed to be upper after receiving the good news.
Ele parecia estar de bom humor após receber a boa notícia.
The phrase 'be upper' is not commonly used as a standalone verb phrase in modern English. It typically appears in fixed expressions like 'have the upper hand' (ter vantagem), which is widely used in both American and Brazilian business and social contexts to describe someone with an advantage in a situation. In colloquial usage, Americans might say 'be on top' or 'be winnin'' instead.
NYC Slang
be on top; be winnin'
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