| 词汇 | over the edge |
| 释义 | Idiom 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 edge1. Beyond a certain limit, threshold, goal, or quota. I was already thinking about buying the new car, but having a test drive in one pushed me over the edge. Mrs. Patterson's generous donation has put us over the edge to reach our $1 million goal! 2. Into a state of emotional instability. I think all the pressures at work and at home have tipped John over the edge. over the edgeFig. excessive; out of control. His performance was over the edge. Too long, too dirty, and too loud! over the edgeInsane, as in I think he's gone over the edge. This expression alludes to the edge of sanity. [1920s] |
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