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Meanings of over-the-top in English

Far more than usual or expected.

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Examples for "extraordinary"
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South Africa finds itself in an extraordinary political situation at the moment.
The South African
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Judges need to be able to reject sentencing guidelines in extraordinary cases.
The Guardian
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I saw her live in New York not so long ago: extraordinary.
The Guardian
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She said the attack is an extraordinary and unprecedented act of violence.
Radio NZ
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On any measure, 1997 has been an extraordinary year for the economy.
The Irish Times
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In the deep pit below, the sinful ones dance in torturing flames.
American Indian Stories
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His conduct in the former case is praiseworthy, in the latter sinful.
Summa Theologica, Part II-II (Secunda Secundae) / Translated by ...
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All virtue is madness in a world so sinful; nevertheless I go.
The Suitors of Yvonne: being a portion of the memoirs of the Sie...
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Several generations passed before the American clergy determined that dancing was sinful.
The new yorker
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The sheikh is bound to say these programs are sinful, he said.
Reuters
Usage of over-the-top in English
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It will also use the funds to develop over-the-top and direct-to-consumer services.
Reuters
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Image: HBO And it's so over-the-top, you can't help but enjoy it.
The South African
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However, you may not be able to resist marginally over-the-top suggestions after.
The South African
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It's okay to say no, particularly if you're deflecting someone's over-the-top requests.
The South African
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People living with HIV share some of the over-the-top reactions they've encountered.
BBC
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And I think it was a totally over-the-top unreasonable damaging bad article.
Wired
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One difference between Ronnie and me is he was an over-the-top man.
Life
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Think before you go out and buy a lavish, over-the-top grill monster.
Ebony
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Instead, as it becomes more over-the-top, the film also becomes more pompous.
BBC
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The Cappa's performance sought to be as over-the-top as the piece itself.
The Irish Times
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He's hot and the most popular guy in school and over-the-top charming.
Pivot Point
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If you're trying to avoid all that mess, there are over-the-top options.
Wired
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Wired.com: Metal was over-the-top lame when you made This Is Spinal Tap.
Wired
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Even for a vampire, the over-the-top security system seemed a little paranoid.
Darkness unleashed
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The company said it was open to providing over-the-top content to any device.
Reuters
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A possible over-the-top response is likely to contain something very useful!
The South African