Over Idioms

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over and out

Meaning: said when someone is finished talking

Example: I have told you that you will not be going to the party. There will be no further discussion. Over and out. Read more ➺


take over

Meaning: to take control of something - often by force

Example: I can't believe that they were able to launch a takeover of our company. Read more ➺


come over

Meaning: to go to someone else's house

Example: June and her sister will come over for lunch on Sunday, we are having chicken pie. Read more ➺


get over it

Meaning: accept something and move on

Example: I know you are bitter about losing that job, but try to get over it and find another one. Read more ➺


head over heels

Meaning: fall deeply and completely in love, especially suddenly

Example: Tom and Mary are head over heels in love with each other and are going to get married next month. Read more ➺


over the top

Meaning: excessive, exaggerated

Example: The politician was over the top with his speech. Everything he said was exaggerated. Read more ➺


over the moon

Meaning: extremely pleased or happy

Example: Judy was over the moon when Tim proposed to her. Read more ➺


pull the wool over eyes

Meaning: to deceive someone

Example: I'm not as dumb as you think; don't try to pull the wool over my eyes. Read more ➺


over my dead body

Meaning: in no way, under no circumstances

Example: You will go on a date with my sister over my dead body! Read more ➺


bend over backwards

Meaning: do all in one's power (usually to achieve something or accommodate somebody)

Example: Banks are bending over backwards to provide facilities to the depositors. Read more ➺


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