名列前茅

Explanation: Metaphor of the column in the front rank. 　　Usage: The main predicate; as predicate, attributive; with a compliment 　　Source: Qin Hengyu "Zuo Venerable years": "Wei Ao for the slaughter, choose an order of Chu Code, the military line, right House, left to recover mat, the highest in non consideration, in power, stamina." 　　Examples: Brother in the capital last year, I heard the second son of a scholar, and ~, is quite appreciated learning platform, it Kehe congratulation. (Yao Xueyin "Rereading" The second volume Chapter 17) 　　Riddle: Xi; Ming Thesaurus Group:  distinguished, succeed in a government examination, the billboard announcing the names of successful candidates titular, advancement promote to a higher office, win promotion, come first on the list, Standings illustriousness, Stand out colleague, road, coterie, brethren, bedfellow, compeer, buddy, anticipate, people with the same hobby, group of people sharing the same profession or common interests or beliefs, Certain