The meaning of Over-the-top

idiom

Far more than usual or expected

adverb

To an excessive or exaggerated degree.

Usage examples:

Some performances go over the top

adverb

Over the parapet of a trench and into battle.

Usage examples:

I'll be in the trench with you chaps when you go over the top

adjective

Excessive or exaggerated.

Usage examples:

Failed, over-the-top attempts at humour

idiom

Too extreme and not suitable, or demanding too much attention or effort, especially in an uncontrolled way

Usage examples:

Way over the top i thought the decorations were way (= very) over the top., the speech was a bit ot…