A hundred and ten percent

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English

Noun

a hundred and ten percent alternately 110%

  1. Slang in American sports meaning putting forth the extra effort needed, giving it all you've got and then some.
    "We busted our tails and won, we gave 110%".

A commonly used slang, meaning to exert more than seems possible, hence 110%, not 100%, the usual maximum amount possible.

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