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Meaning of over the top

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

over the top

Pronunciation:

adjective

Definitions

  1. Bold; beyond normal, expected, or reasonable limits; outrageous.

    Example: He has always had an independent style, but don't you think purple spiky hair is a bit over the top?

    Synonyms:excessive
  2. (communications) Delivered across the Internet to a television or similar device.

adverb

Definitions

  1. (from World War One) Over the parapet of a trench, especially at the start of a futile attack.

    Example: The men were sent over the top to their certain death.