over the top in German
over the top in German is des Guten zu viel, etwas zu weit gehend, schon nicht mehr schön — over the top means excessive to the point of being ridiculous — far more dramatic, elaborate or extreme than the situation calls for.
over the top in German
What does "over the top" mean?
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adjective Excessive to the point of being ridiculous — far more dramatic, elaborate or extreme than the situation calls for.
"A twelve-tier cake for a first birthday is a bit over the top."
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adjective Of television or media, delivered directly to viewers over the internet rather than through a cable, satellite or broadcast provider.
"Every studio now runs its own over-the-top streaming service."
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phrase Out of a trench and into an attack, in accounts of First World War fighting.
"The order came at dawn to go over the top."
over the top in a sentence
- A twelve-tier cake for a first birthday is a bit over the top.
- His acting was over the top, but the audience loved it.
- Every studio now runs its own over-the-top streaming service.
- The order came at dawn to go over the top.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "over the top" in German?
"over the top" in German is des Guten zu viel, etwas zu weit gehend, schon nicht mehr schön. over the top means: Excessive to the point of being ridiculous — far more dramatic, elaborate or extreme than the situation calls for.
How do you use "over the top" in a sentence?
Example: "A twelve-tier cake for a first birthday is a bit over the top." In German, "over the top" is des Guten zu viel, etwas zu weit gehend, schon nicht mehr schön.
Are there other ways to say "over the top" in German?
Yes — German has 5 translations listed for "over the top": des Guten zu viel, etwas zu weit gehend, schon nicht mehr schön, zuviel des Guten, übertrieben.
