over-the-top

Example Sentences

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Instead, the Lakers superstar pulled up straight over the top of Bryant’s outstretched arm, dropping a fadeaway jumper softly through the net.

From Los Angeles Times

I stop listening, fold over the top of the chewable medication packet, and tuck it back into my purse.

From Literature

She opens her folder, looks at me over the top of her glasses.

From Literature

“I thought Nate’s Gertrude boat and Jonah’s motorcycle were a little over the top, but theirs are nothing compared to some of these.”

From Literature

You had this rough scribble of a brick base with a curvy wave over the top of it.

From BBC