Over the top
Excessive, overdone.The demands of our boss are over the top and everybody dislikes him.
Excessive, overdone.The demands of our boss are over the top and everybody dislikes him.
For the immediate future, over a short period of time.Over the short run the old computer is adequate for the job.
Over a long period of time.Over the long run the man plans to expand his business.
Over the difficult part of something.We are over the hump with our project and should be able to finish it soon.
Past one`s prime, too old to be useful.The man is over the hill and should not be working at all.
To go to a more important person who has a responsibility for something, to go to a higher official.The store clerk could not help us so we went... Read more →
Beyond one's ability to understand something.The joke went over the girl's head and she did not understand it.
To get too big or old for something.The little boy is beginning to outgrow his small bicycle.
Crazy, not alert.The man seems to be out to lunch but everybody likes him.
To be determined to do something, to be planning to do something, to have decided to do something.My boss always seems to be out to cause me... Read more →