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over the edge
Fig. excessive; out of control. His performance was over the edge. Too long, too dirty, and too loud!
over the edge
into a condition of extreme emotional or mental suffering I worry that someone as upset as she is could easily be pushed over the edge and cause herself great harm.
over the edge
Insane, as in I think he's gone over the edge. This expression alludes to the edge of sanity. [1920s]
Common Names:
Name | Gender | Pronounced | Usage |
FeichÍN | | - | Irish |
Jyothi | | - | Indian, Telugu, Malayalam |
Shafiqa | | - | Arabic |
Teo | | TE-o | Italian, Spanish, Croatian |
Jessie | | ['dʒesi] | |
Gilberto | | jeel-BER-to (Italian), heel-BER-to (Spanish) | Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |