over the top — excessive, extreme, or exaggerated in behavior, style, or presentation
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: excessive, extreme, or exaggerated in behavior, style, or presentation
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌoʊvər ðə ˈtɑːp/
Korean meaning: 지나친, 과도한, 과장된
Korean pronunciation: 오**버** 더 **탑**
Example Sentences
- My mom's reaction to my B+ grade was over the top - she threw a three-hour celebration party.
- The wedding cake was beautiful but over the top with its seven tiers and real diamonds.
- His apology was so over the top that he hired a skywriter to spell 'SORRY' in the clouds.
over the top
ADJECTIVE//ˌoʊvər ðə ˈtɑːp//
excessive, extreme, or exaggerated in behavior, style, or presentation
excessive, extreme, or exaggerated in behavior, style, or presentation
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When acting's over the top, please stop before you drop!
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Origin
1차 대전 참호전에서 유래된 표현으로, 군인들이 참호 위로 올라가 적진을 향해 돌격하는 극도로 위험한 행동을 뜻했다가, 현재는 '지나친, 과도한'이라는 의미로 확장되었습니다.
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“My mom's reaction to my B+ grade was over the top - she threw a three-hour celebration party.”
“The wedding cake was beautiful but over the top with its seven tiers and real diamonds.”
“His apology was so over the top that he hired a skywriter to spell 'SORRY' in the clouds.”
“The special effects in that movie were completely over the top but incredibly entertaining.”
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