[Idiom] OVER THE TOP. - Understanding Exaggerations with English Idioms

Excessively extreme or dramatic.

Describing something as "over the top" implies that it is excessive or more extreme than what is considered reasonable or customary. Picture someone climbing over the top of a wall instead of using the gate—it’s an unnecessarily difficult or exaggerated approach to a situation.

Example Sentences

1. His reaction was completely over the top.

   His reaction was extremely exaggerated.

2. The decorations at the party were really over the top.

   The party decorations were excessive.

3. She always goes over the top with birthday presents, making everyone else look understated.

   She gives very extravagant birthday gifts, making others' gifts seem minimal.