Expression: 'you are a bit over the top'

[lars]

English Idioms and Expressions, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #11 "Home Sweet Home", question 2

If you don't mind me saying so I think you're a bit over the top, aren't you?

(a) you're exaggerating a bit
(b) you're joking a little
(c) you're laughing a bit
(d) you're describing a little

English Idioms and Expressions, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #11 "Home Sweet Home", answer 2

If you don't mind me saying so I think you're exaggerating a bit, aren't you?

Correct answer: (a) you're exaggerating a bit
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i don't understand

[Alan]

Hi,

In this dialogue one of the speakers says: You're a bit over the top. By that he suggests that what the other person says is exaggerated - in other words that he is saying something that is excessive/too much/not in any way true.

Alan
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