over the top
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: beyond the bounds of what is expected, usual, normal, or appropriate
: extremely or excessively flamboyant or outrageous
an over-the-top performance
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Staff,
FOXNews.com,
3 July 2026
Facing no one but the goalkeeper, Moshobane sailed an uncontested shot from 18 yards over the top of the net.
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Idaho Statesman,
3 July 2026
Joe Árvai,
The Conversation,
22 June 2026
One thing that defines all the rooms at Jnane Rumi, but especially the over-the-top annex, is color.
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Elizabeth Cantrell,
Travel + Leisure,
21 June 2026
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Phrase
Serve directly from the packets or transfer to a large serving platter with plenty of the buttery broth spooned over the top.
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Staff,
FOXNews.com,
3 July 2026
Facing no one but the goalkeeper, Moshobane sailed an uncontested shot from 18 yards over the top of the net.
—
Idaho Statesman,
3 July 2026
Adjective
As over-the-top as many of these examples may seem, climate misinformation tactics have served as highly effective tools for oil, gas and coal companies in the fight for both public support and to block climate laws and policies that would restrict the use of their products.
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Joe Árvai,
The Conversation,
22 June 2026
One thing that defines all the rooms at Jnane Rumi, but especially the over-the-top annex, is color.
—
Elizabeth Cantrell,
Travel + Leisure,
21 June 2026
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“Over the top.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/over%20the%20top. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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