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
ArmoAHR-moFinnish
Seth (1)SETH (English)English, Biblical, Biblical Latin, Biblical Greek
Kauri-Maori
Peppi-Italian
LakshmiLUKSH-mee (Hinduism)Hinduism, Indian, Telugu, Kannada, Tamil, Malayalam, Marathi, Hindi
Horatia-Ancient Roman