the fact that something must happen or is needed
the characteristic of being exceptionally expensive, offering superior quality and exclusivity
in a manner that is too extreme or exaggerated
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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(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
generous in giving or expressing
to allow oneself to do or have something that one enjoys, particularly something that might be bad for one
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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 treat someone with excessive indulgence or favoritism
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to deal with or behave toward someone or something in a particular way
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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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