a hundred and ten percent

a hundred and ten percent

An effort towards something that is greater than one believes one is capable of doing, i.e., beyond 100% of one's ability; often used as a motivation in sports. Primarily heard in US. Alright guys, we all need to dig deep for the second half of the game. Go out there and give a hundred and ten percent and bring home a win!
See also: and, hundred, percent, ten
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • (one) could use (something)
  • give (one) ideas
  • give somebody ideas
  • (one's) hands are tied
  • cooking for one
  • (one) could stand (something)
  • as one door closes, another (one) opens
  • as one door closes, another one opens
  • as one door closes, another opens
  • drive (one) out of office