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luxury
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gourmet
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lavish
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to indulge
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to pamper
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to spoil
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to treat
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spoiled
Necessity
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the fact that something must happen or is needed

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In many jobs, having a reliable internet connection is a necessity for performing daily tasks effectively.
The necessity of following traffic laws ensures safety on the roads for everyone.
luxury
Luxury
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the characteristic of being exceptionally expensive, offering superior quality and exclusivity

over the top
Over the top
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/ˌoʊvɚ ðə tˈɑːp/
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Informal

in a manner that is too extreme or exaggerated

What is the origin of the idiom "over the top" and when to use it?

The idiom "over the top" is thought to originate from military slang, referring to soldiers who went over the parapet or trench in a reckless or overly aggressive manner during World War I. In contemporary usage, it can refer to anything that is excessively dramatic, extravagant, or exaggerated, whether in a positive or negative context. It is commonly used in both spoken and written English to describe something that is excessive, extravagant, or exaggerated to the point of being extreme or unreasonable.

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interrogative adverb
Gourmet
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(of food or drink) high quality, rare, or exotic, with an emphasis on flavor, presentation, and culinary expertise, often associated with sophisticated or refined taste

lavish
Lavish
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generous in giving or expressing

to indulge
To indulge
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to allow oneself to do or have something that one enjoys, particularly something that might be bad for one

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To pamper
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to treat someone with extra care, attention, and comfort, often with the intention of making them feel good or relaxed

To spoil
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to treat someone with excessive indulgence or favoritism

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to treat
To treat
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to deal with or behave toward someone or something in a particular way

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Spoiled
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(of a person) displaying a childish behavior due to being treated very well or having been given everything they desired in the past

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