a hundred and ten percent en · NOUN
Pronunciation
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Etymology
Based on the metaphor of operating a machine at higher than its rated capacity or exceeding the normal maximum of some rated parameter such as speed or temperature.
Meanings
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(idiomatic, informal, uncountable) A level of effort beyond what one can usually sustain; great exertion.
We busted our tails and won; we really gave 110% in that game.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 110% | alternative | lexicographic |
Relateds
Translations (3)
ru сто сорок шесть процентов (great exertion) · sv hundratio procent (great exertion) · hu száztíz százalék (great exertion)