Gooverbytime meaning in English

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Definition

We've gone over by (2 hours!): We've surpassed, exceeded, passed our time limit by (2 hours!) idiom

Examples

"We've gone over by 5 minutes. You'd better leave now."

Exercise 1

Choose the TRUE statement(s) from the list below.

There may be more than one!

Donna criticises the way Icarus is dressed.

According to Icarus, his main objectives in life are finding love and earning money.

Icarus and Donna have exceeded the normal time limit for this session.

Donna tells Icarus he is being exploited.

Choose the TRUE statement(s) from the list below.

There may be more than one!

Donna criticises the way Icarus is dressed.

This statement is false. Although Donna does suggest that Icarus should buy some new clothes, it isn't because she thinks he needs them or that she is criticising the way he dresses, it is just one example she gives of things to try in order for Icarus to feel better about himself.

According to Icarus, his main objectives in life are finding love and earning money.

This statement is false. Donna asks Icarus whether his purposes in life are "earning good money" or "finding love". At no point in the dialogue however does Icarus make a comment on this or agree with Donna. To "earn (money)" means to make or acquire it in return for services or labour. Example: If you work hard, you will earn a lot of money.

Icarus and Donna have exceeded the normal time limit for this session.

This is a true statement. Donna says to Icarus "we've gone over by 5 minutes". In this context, to "go over by 5 minutes" means to spend 5 minutes more time than was anticipated or allotted for this session.

Donna tells Icarus he is being exploited.

This statement is false. Donna does tell Icarus to ask for a "pay-rise" but it isn't because she thinks he is being exploited. A "pay-rise" is an increase in salary. Donna advises Icarus to "do something he wouldn't normally do" and to "challenge" himself by asking for a "pay-rise".

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