100 Examples of sentences containing the verb "go over-the-top"

Definition

Go over the top means to do something in an excessive or exaggerated way, often beyond what is necessary or expected. It can also mean to take extreme measures or to act in an overdramatic manner. The phrase originates from World War I, where soldiers would "go over the top" of their trenches to launch an attack.

Synonyms

• Exaggerate
• Overdo
• Go to extremes
• Go overboard
• Be excessive
• Take it too far
• Overreact
• Overplay

Antonyms

• Understate
• Hold back
• Be moderate
• Restrain
• Keep it simple
• Be subtle

Examples

1. He really went over the top with the decorations for the party.
2. The actor went over the top with his dramatic performance.
3. She goes over the top when she gets excited about something.
4. His reaction to the joke was completely over the top.
5. You don’t need to go over the top with your compliments.
6. The restaurant’s service was great, but their presentation went over the top.
7. He went over the top with his spending on Christmas gifts.
8. The marketing campaign went over the top with exaggerated claims.
9. She goes over the top with her emotions every time she watches a sad movie.
10. His speech was powerful but a bit over the top.
11. He always goes over the top when trying to impress people.
12. The director’s use of special effects went over the top.
13. The coach’s pep talk was inspiring but slightly over the top.
14. She went over the top planning the surprise party.
15. The journalist’s report went over the top in its criticism.
16. Their wedding was beautiful, but they went over the top with the budget.
17. His enthusiasm for the project went over the top.
18. Some reality TV shows go over the top to create drama.
19. He went over the top with his proposal idea.
20. The film’s action scenes go over the top with explosions and stunts.
21. The decorations at the gala were stunning but completely over the top.
22. She goes over the top with her fashion choices.
23. He went over the top to apologize for a small mistake.
24. The advertisement went over the top with its claims.
25. Their reaction to the news was a little over the top.
26. The concert’s stage effects were over the top.
27. He went over the top by buying a sports car just to impress his friends.
28. The punishment seemed over the top for such a minor offense.
29. She went over the top with her makeup for the party.
30. His birthday celebration was over the top with fireworks and a live band.
31. The athlete’s celebration after the goal was a bit over the top.
32. He goes over the top with his generosity sometimes.
33. The way she described the incident was totally over the top.
34. The horror movie’s gore effects went over the top.
35. His reaction to losing the game was over the top.
36. The security measures at the event were over the top.
37. She goes over the top with her social media posts.
38. The parade floats went over the top in design.
39. The celebrity’s demands were completely over the top.
40. His performance on stage was over the top.
41. The hotel’s service goes over the top to please guests.
42. The cake was delicious but the decorations were over the top.
43. He went over the top with his fitness routine.
44. The wedding dress was stunning but a bit over the top.
45. His storytelling goes over the top sometimes.
46. The media went over the top with their coverage of the scandal.
47. She went over the top trying to impress her new boss.
48. The chef went over the top with the spices in the dish.
49. The prank went over the top and upset a lot of people.
50. He went over the top with his enthusiasm for the project.
51. The price of the luxury car was completely over the top.
52. The fans went over the top celebrating the team’s victory.
53. His reaction to the criticism was over the top.
54. The fireworks display went over the top.
55. She goes over the top planning every holiday event.
56. His speech went over the top with emotion.
57. The Halloween costume was creative but over the top.
58. The new house had over the top security features.
59. The politician’s promises seemed over the top.
60. He goes over the top with his workout routines.
61. The surprise gift was thoughtful but over the top.
62. She went over the top with her shopping spree.
63. The food portions at the restaurant were over the top.
64. The prank war between the roommates went over the top.
65. His excitement about the new gadget went over the top.
66. The action movie went over the top with explosions.
67. The coach’s reaction to the referee’s call was over the top.
68. He goes over the top trying to impress his crush.
69. The haunted house was designed to be over the top scary.
70. His reaction to the compliment was over the top.
71. The theme park ride was fun but a bit over the top.
72. She goes over the top when decorating for Christmas.
73. The celebrity’s outfit was over the top.
74. The final scene of the movie was over the top.
75. The soap opera’s plot twists go over the top.
76. He went over the top with his revenge plan.
77. The fitness influencer goes over the top with challenges.
78. The buffet’s food selection was over the top.
79. The reaction to the announcement was over the top.
80. The amount of confetti at the party was over the top.
81. The suspense in the novel was over the top.
82. His wedding proposal went over the top.
83. The news report went over the top in its coverage.
84. She goes over the top when giving gifts.
85. The prank video went over the top.
86. The celebrity’s birthday party was over the top.
87. The villain’s evil plan was over the top.
88. The hotel suite’s luxury was over the top.
89. His makeover was over the top.
90. The customer’s reaction to the mistake was over the top.
91. The decorations for the festival were over the top.
92. The new car’s features were over the top.
93. His obsession with fashion is over the top.
94. The security detail for the celebrity was over the top.
95. The royal wedding was over the top.
96. The animation in the film was over the top.
97. The mansion’s design was over the top.
98. His vacation plans were over the top.
99. The chef’s plating style was over the top.
100. The VIP treatment at the concert was over the top.