a hundred and ten percent



a hundred and ten percent

An effort towards something that is greater than one believes one is capable of doing, i.e., beyond 100% of one's ability; often used as a motivation in sports. Primarily heard in US. Alright guys, we all need to dig deep for the second half of the game. Go out there and give a hundred and ten percent and bring home a win!
See also: and, hundred, percent, ten

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Chantelleshawn-TEL, shan-TELEnglish
CletoKLE-to (Italian, Spanish)Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Gull-Swedish, Norwegian, Danish
Phanuhel-Biblical Latin
NortonNAWR-tənEnglish
Louiseloo-EEZ (French, English), loo-EE-se (Danish)French, English, Danish, Swedish, Dutch