Over the top

adjective

Definitions

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

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

2.adjective(communications) Delivered across the Internet to a television or similar device.

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

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

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