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Over the top

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Excess EmotionPlay
Used when someone shows more feeling than a situation requires, often signaling disapproval. SlideCrying over a minor scuff on your car is over the top.
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Not suitable for formal writing or speeches; best for casual conversations or descriptions. SlideAdding 'over the top' in your essay on molecular biology might sound odd.
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