over and above
Related to over and above: along with
over and above (something)
More than or beyond something; in addition to something. They demanded $2,000 over and above the initial asking price because they knew demand was so high. Peanut butter is a wholesome food, but it will put you over and above your daily calorie limits in no time.
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Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
over and above something
Fig. more than something; in addition to something. I'll need another twenty dollars over and above the amount you have already given me. You've been eating too much food over and above what is required for good nutrition. That's why you're gaining weight.
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McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
over and above
In addition to, besides, as in Over and above travel expenses he was given a daily allowance. [Early 1500s]
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The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.
ˌover and aˈbove
in addition to something: Higher safety standards are needed over and above the ones already in place. He gets a big annual bonus, over and above his basic salary.See also: above, and, over
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
over and above
In addition to: travel expenses over and above entertainment costs.
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American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition.
over and above
In addition to, more than. This cliché is most often used with reference to some amount, to signify more than that amount, and thus is redundant, for both words mean the same thing. However, the repetition serves as emphasis. It has been around since the early 1500s.
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The Dictionary of Clichés by Christine Ammer
- a/the feel of (something)
- (I) wouldn't (do something) if I were you
- a straw will show which way the wind blows
- a crack at (someone or something)
- all right
- (you) wanna make something of it?
- all for the best
- a thing of the past
- a slew of (something)
- a bird in the hand