Meanings
Based on the metaphor of operating a machine at higher than its rated capacity or exceeding the normal maximum of some rated parameter such as speed or temperature.
How to pronounce "a hundred and ten percent":
AU
A level of effort beyond what one can usually sustain; great exertion.
Example Sentences
1
I gave a hundred and ten percent effort on my exam and got a perfect score.
2
The team captain always gives a hundred and ten percent in every game.
3
She promised to work a hundred and ten percent to meet the deadline.
4
Even though he was exhausted, he continued to give a hundred and ten percent.
5
The coach expects all players to give a hundred and ten percent during practice.
